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Zoning File #1809 <br /> April 13, 1993 <br /> Page 2 <br /> Description of Request <br /> The applicants request variances for lot area, front setback, and side setback in order to <br /> reconstruct their home, which was severely damaged by a fire early this year. The applicants <br /> propose to totally replace the residence near its previous location in order to limit the loss of <br /> mature trees. <br /> Review of this variance request reveals that the enr.ire F�x Hill Subdivisi�n was <br /> developed in 1965 prior to the incorporation of the cunent LR-lA zoning district standards. <br /> This subdivision consists of lots approximately 1 acre in area many of which have existing <br /> homes that do not meet the current setback requirements. None of these lots can be developed <br /> or rebuilt on without a lot area variance. <br /> The applicants have supplied preliminary plans of a new residence for your review. The <br /> proposed residence maintains the existing substandard front yard and side yard setbacks, 35' and <br /> 25' respectively, while increasing the floor plan by 460 s.f. plus a 170 s.f. gazebo. The total <br /> hardcover for the proposed reconstruction is 7,860 s.f. or 16.4%. Although there is an increase <br /> in hardcover of 2,200 s.f., the 16.4% hardcover is well below the 35% limit in this zone. The <br /> proposed floor plan will result in the loss of an Ohio Buckeye tree north of the proposed <br /> residence, but the Silver Maple will be saved. It should also be noted that the gazebo is <br /> proposed 5' from the residence, while a 10' setback is required. <br /> As this parcel lies within 1,000' of the ordinary high water level of Lake Minnetonka, <br /> the newly adopted Shoreland Regulations require that the existing septic system be confirmed <br /> as conforming. A site inspection performed by S-P Testing revealed that the existing system lies <br /> in mottled fill soil and is not a conforming system. Therefore, soil testing and septic system <br /> design has been completed and approved by the City for a 3-bedroo� home. The proposed <br /> drainfield site is within SO' of existing well, u�hich �:ust th�refore be relocate� in order to <br /> maintain the required setback. Also, no suitable site is available for an alternate drainfield site. <br /> The new septic system will be oversized as much as the site will allow to increase the longevity <br /> of the system. <br /> �iardship Statement <br /> ?'he applicants are limited by an undersized lot and mature vegetation. The lot is 1.1 <br /> acres in a 2-acre minimum zone with no additional property available. The unusual shape of <br /> the parcel and the mature maple tree adjacent to the residence restricts its relocation further to <br /> the west. <br /> ch � <br />