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� �"�? �.�i <br /> 09-3411 " <br /> 17 September 2009 <br /> Page 4 of 4 <br /> Variances <br /> Absent the other variances requested, this property would qualify for administrative approval <br /> of the lot width and lot area. The precedent has been set regarding approval of the <br /> requested area and width variances. The City routinely grants these types of requests when <br /> no other land is available for acquisition, the lot was legally created prior to adoption of the <br /> current zoning standards, and a house existed on the lot when the current zoning standards <br /> were adopted. <br /> � Will the proposed house be compatible with the surrounding area? <br /> The adjacent house, 1101 Ferndale Road, is two stories. It was constructed in 1996 to <br /> replace a single story house. It has a peak height of 32 feet and a defined height of 26 feet. <br /> The proposed house would have a peak height of 38 feet and a defined height of 21 feet. <br /> Please see Exhibit C for a comparison of the revised proposed home with respect to the <br /> neighboring homes and the previously proposed home's elevation. <br /> What is the impact of the average/akeshore setback variance on adjacent homes? <br /> While the proposed home extends 35 feet into the average lakeshore setback it reflects an <br /> improvement of 5 feet from the previous plan. The existing home on the property extends <br /> 75' into the average lakeshore setback. <br /> How may the hardcover impacts be offset? <br /> City staff suggests the Commission discuss whether native buffers should be required in <br /> conjunction with this project along the newly created floodplain areas or sections of the <br /> lakeshore without rip rap as well as whether or not use of permeable surFace for the new <br /> driveway and hardcover surFaces is appropriate. <br /> Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Staff Recommendation <br /> Planning Department Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit subject to <br /> the MCWD's requirements for the floodplain mitigation and the City Engineer's <br /> recommendations. <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the variances subject to: <br /> 1. The house siding, trim and shingles being dark colors in order to reduce the visible <br /> impact of the house, especially as viewed from the lake. <br /> 2. Provision of mitigation measures including: <br /> a. Native buffer areas to be incorporated where appropriate. <br /> b. Patio and sidewalks to be constructed using pervious pavers. <br />