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� _ . <br /> FILE#07-3262 <br /> 10 April 2007 - <br /> . . . Page 2 of 3 • <br /> nornlally allowed, and to allow 32.1% within the 75' — 250' zone where 25% is . •� <br /> normally allowed and 27.3% cwrently exists. • � <br /> 4. A heiglzt variance is required as the lowest level is by definition the first story, <br /> and the additions niake this a 3-story house where only 2'/z-stories are allowed. <br /> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br /> Wetland Impacts � <br /> The applicants' property borders a�large "Preserve" classification wetland on the east. <br /> This wetland has a direct relationship to the lake and results in lakeshore on two sides of . <br /> the property. The applicants' proposal does not reach a level which� triggers the . <br /> . implementation of the City's wetland buffer requirements. � <br /> ' The applicants are aware that the surface water drainage from their existing property and <br /> C1lerry Avenue may adversely affect the wetland and lake, and have discussed with staff <br /> some of the methods they are exploring to mitigate this. The P1ailning Commission <br /> should discuss this with the applicants if tliey wish to explore this topic further. <br /> � I�ardcover Variance � <br /> The applicants' proposal for a garage addition results in approximately �75 s.f. of � <br /> additional structural covera�e to be built over the existing driveway,but will not require a <br /> lot coverage variaiice. The applicants' proposal results in a request for 705 s.f. total <br /> . additional hardcover. • <br /> The hardcover on the property was calculated not taking into accotuit the 0'-75' zone on �_ <br /> the eastern portion"(wetland area) of the property. Based on the existence of the 929.4' <br /> OHWL contour elevation found in the wetland and the integral oonnection between the <br /> wetland and Lake Minnetonka staff would apply the 75' lalce setback to this area as well. <br /> However, Staff has not adjusted the applicants' submitted hardcover information to <br /> reflect this new information. The Planning Commission should review the application � . <br /> and determine whether the request is reasonable. Accurate accounting of the hardcover . <br /> calculations will be required prior to Council review (i.e. placing correct square footages <br /> in the proper zones). � <br /> Side'i'ard and L,ake Setbac�C Variances <br /> Tl�e applicants' existing home at 5' encroaches sianificantly into the required 10' side <br /> yard setback and with the lakeside deck encroaches approaimately 40' into the 7�' . <br /> setback from the lake. The applicants' revised proposal no Ionaer includes maintaining . <br /> the existing 5' setback for their 2°d story in an effort to follow the Planning <br /> Commission's direction. They do continue to propose const�ucting the new garage space <br /> to meet the 10'setback. The addition to the rear of the home, while encroaching into the <br /> 7�' setback from the 929.4' OHWL elevation alon� the eastern portion of the property, <br /> meets the 75' setback from the OHWL of Lake Nlinnetonka on the north. � � <br /> Height Variance • <br /> Due to the design of the additions and existin� home, the applicants are requesting a <br /> heiaht variance. Their lowest level by the City's definition is considered a story, not a <br /> " � <br />