04-18-2016 Planning Commission Packet

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#1�6-3618 13 April 2016 Page 4 of 5 4. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property.The property is an existing lot of record and contains a large number of mature trees for screening.The topography of the property increases as it moves away from the lake and the owner feels the proposed location is the most logical placement for a replacement garage;and the proposed additions to the cabin are logical and will not adversely impact adjacent properties. 5. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located.The property is situated at the northwestern most point of the island. The applicant's proposal does not appear to be out of character with the area. 6. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. This statement is true. 7. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort or morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter. The proposed garage and cabin additions will not impair the health, safety,comfort or morals of the public. 8. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty.This statement is true. The Commission may recommend or Council may impose conditions in granting of variances. Any conditions imposed must be directly related to and must bear a rough proportionality to the impact created by the variance. No variance shall be granted or changed beyond the use permitted in this chapter in the district where such land is located. Septic System Status A three-bedroom system with a shallow peat filtration trench was installed in 2008. This type of system requires a higher level of maintenance and annual monitoring. There are no records of monitoring or maintenance of the system in the City's files. Please refer to the attached letter from the Building Official for comments from his initial review of the project. Additional information will be required at the time of the building permit. Practical Difficulties Statement Applicant has completed the Practical Difficulties Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Practical Difficulties Analysis Staff finds due to the nature of the lot at the point of the island there are practical difficulties supporting granting the average lakeshore setback variances for the cabin additions as well as the garage. The applicant's desire to utilize the existing footings from the old cabin is consistent with the previous owner's plan to keep to the historic footprint of the cabin. The location of the existing cabin situated right at the lake setback on the north side may serve as a practical difficulty for the owner. Engineer Comments The City Engineer has not reviewed the plan. A full grading review will be conducted with the Building Permit application. Public Comments No public comments have been received on this application.