07-18-2016 Planning Commission Packet

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h Date Application Received: 05/18/16 O Date Application Considered as Complete:06/24/16 � �O 60-Day Review Period Expires: 08/23/16 � � To: Chair Thiesse and Planning Commission Members 2F� �� Jessica Loftus, City Administrator qKESH°�� From: Melanie Curtis, Planner �'Y1GG Date: 13 July 2016 Subject: #16-3839, Revision LLC, o/b/o Sharon Olson-Nesbitt,865 Ferndale Rd W Variances Public Hearing Application Summary: The applicant is requestingthe following variances in orderto construct an attached garage addition to the north side of the existing home: 1. Lake setback variance; 2. Side yard setback variance; 3. Tier 1 hardcover variance, including 0-75' hardcover. Staff Recommendation: See page 6. List of Exhibits ExhibitA. Application Exhibit 8. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form Exhibit C. Proposed Survey/Site Plan Exhibit D. Proposed Plans and Elevations Exhibit E. Renderings Exhibit F. Site Photos Exhibit G. Submitted Hardcover Calculations Exhibit H. Aerial Photos Exhibit l. Property Owners List ExhibitJ. Map Background According to Hennepin County's records the home on the property was constructed in approximately 1938, predating today's setback requirements. The applicant is proposing to construct a 24'x 24'attached garage on the north side of the home;the existing 18'x 21'tuck under garage space will remain. Due to proximity of the existing home to the lake and the east side property line, setback variances are necessary. Additionally, hardcover variances are also requested to permit 34.64%where 34.73%currently exists. As part of the project,the applicant is proposing to completely remove the existing blacktop driveway; a new reconfigured driveway will be installed resulting in an approximate 255 square foot reduction of driveway hardcover. The new garage will be constructed primarily over existing driveway hardcover;there will be some new structural hardcover(both in and out