04-16-2007 Planning Commission Packet

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��-�� 7.� G . 8. #07-3262 ALEXANDER DESIGN GROUP,INC.,FOR JAMES AND CORRINE BECK, � 3820 CHERRY AVENUE,VARIANCE,8:13 P.M.—8:55 P.M. Kathy Alexander, Architect, and James Beck,Applicant,were present. Cur�is stated the applicant is requesting the following in order to construct ea�teiisive additions to the eaistiiig hoine: l. A lahe setback of 41.3 feet for the house and 29 feet for the deck where 75 feet is nor�nally required; (#07-3262 Alexander Design Group,Continued) � 2. A side setback variance to allow a five foot side yard setback where a ten-foot setback is normally required and five feet currently exists; 3. Hardcover variances to allow 17 percent hardcover within the 0-75 foot zoue w.here 0 percent is normally allowed and to allow 32.1 percent within the 75-250 foot zone where 25 percent is nonnally allowed and 27.3 percent currently exists; � 4. Technically a height variance is required as the lowest level is by definition the first story and � the additions make t]lis a three-story house where only 2-1/2 stories are allowed.� . The hardcover�was calculated not takinb into account the 0-75 foot zone on the eastern portiotl of the property. Based on the presence of the 929.4 OHWL contour elevation found in the wetland and tlte iirteb al coiinection between the wetland and Lake Minnetonka, Staff would apply the 75-foot lake sefback to this area as well. However, Staff has not adjusted the applicants' submitted hardcover numbzr to reflect�liis new iniormation. Curtis noted the hardcover nu�t�bers listed iiz the table are incorrect and that the correct hardcover figures are found on page oi�e of the report. Planning Staff recominends the Planning Commission determine whetller or not it is reasonable to allow expansion of tllis residence to increase the magnitude of the existing nonconformities. Some level of setback encroachment and hardcover overaae may be reasonable. The height variance to technically make this a three-story home should be carefully considered. . Beck stated when they discussed this application with Sfaff, it was noted that if all of the normal setbacks are taken into consideration,the building area would be very small and would be impossib(e to deal with,which constitutes a hardship. AleYander stated it is important to note the small buildable area of the lot and that their proposal does not go closer to the lake. Alexander stated since the basement in the house is only seven feet tall, it does not meet the six foot requirement. •.