09-15-2008 Planning Commission Packet

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c � � . File 08-3377 September 15, 2008 � ��- � Page 3 of 4 Hardcover*: Hardcover_ Total Allowed Existing Proposed ,� Zone Area in Hardcover Hardcover* hardcover . Zone -' 75-250 � 11,975 s.f. 2,994 s.f. � 2,$71 s.f. 2,993 s.f. 25% 23.97% � � 29.99 % � � 250 - 500 550 s.f. 165 s.f. 227 s.f. 155 s.f. 30% 41.27% 28.18 % . Total for 12,625 s.f. 3,159 3,098 s.f. 3,148 s.f. � Property * This properiy is within 300 feet of Stubbs Bay Creek and 1,000 feet of Lake Minnetonka. Because it is closer to Stubbs Bay Creek,those hardcover restrictions apply to the property. Setback Variances . The house is currently about 17 feet from the south property line (an unimproved street) � when the required setback is 50 feet. It is 37 feet from the rear property line when a 50 foot setback is required. The 2.33 by 10 foot cantilevered addition to the side of the house would enlarge the eating area. The 14 by 16 foot addition to the rear would accommodate a sunroom. The owner proposes to replace the existing two-car garage with a new, slightly smaller two-cax garage. A detached garage of less than 750 square feet is required to be 10 feet from the house, 10 feet from the side property line and 10 feet from the rear property line. ' The proposed garage would be but placed at approximately the same distance from the north property line as the existing garage but about 12 feet farther from the rear property line. It would be 5.1 feet from the north properly line and 12.3 feet from the house. � Hardship Statement Applicant has completed tYie Hardship Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. � Hardship Analysis In considering applications for variance, tlte Pla�tning Commission slia[I consider tlae effect of t/:e proposed variaizce upon t/:e/iealt/t,safety and welfare of tJie commuitity, existiizg and an[icipated traffic conditions, Iigl:t and air, danger of fire, risk to tlte pub[ic safety, and t/te effect on values of property in t/:e surrounding area. T/:e Plan�:ing Commission s/:all consider recomrnending approva!for variances from t/ie literal provisions of tlie Zoning Code in instances wl:ere t/eeir strict enforcement would c¢use undue /tardship because`of circumstances unique fo tlie individual property under consideralion, and slzall recommend approval only w/ten it is demonstrated t/tat suc/i actions will be in keepi►ig wit/t tJee spirit and intent of t/te Oro�:o Zoning Code.