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Item 2 <br /> Date Application Received:8/23/2017 OA, <br /> Date Application Considered as Complete:9/7/2017 l VO <br /> 60-Day Review Period Expires: 11/7/2017 <br /> To: Chair Thiesse and Planning Commission Members y <br /> Dustin Rief,City Administrator <br /> .kESHDmf" <br /> From: Laura Oakden, Planner LLO <br /> Date: September 18, 2017 <br /> Subject: 17-3965,Gordon James Construction o/b/o David and Lynn Gutermuth,2665 <br /> Casco Cir,Variance request, Public Hearing <br /> Application Summary: The applicant proposes to reconstruct a new single family home on this <br /> site and is requesting the following: A setback variance for construction of the new retaining <br /> walls within 75 feet of the OHWL;a hardcover variance to exceed the 25% limitation by 171.25 <br /> feet resulting in 26.3% hardcover;a lot area and a lot width variance. <br /> Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends the approval of the lake yard <br /> setback variance, lot area, and lot width variance. Further staff recommends denial of the <br /> requested hardcover variance. <br /> Background <br /> David and Lynn Gutermuth are working with Gordon James Construction to demolish the <br /> existing home and rebuild a new single family home on the site. They would also like to correct <br /> the drainage problems on the site. They are requesting lot area and lot width variances which <br /> would allow them to reconstruct a new home on a lot that does not meet the minimum <br /> requirements of the LR-1C zoning district. They are requesting a variance to add retaining walls <br /> within the 75 foot lake yard setback to address concerns with water and drainage. Along with <br /> the retaining walls they will adding stairs for access and additional planting throughout the yard. <br /> The current site currently has 40% hardcover. The Gutermuths and Gordon James worked to <br /> design a home that would not exceed 20%structural coverage. They are requesting a hardcover <br /> variance at this time to permit hardcover 171.25 square feet over the maximum allowed (25%) <br /> to accommodate the home and other site improvements. <br /> LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET <br /> Section 78-350-Setbacks: <br /> DISTRICT LR-1C Required Proposed <br /> Front 30' 103'from proposed principle <br /> 17'from existing boat house <br /> Rear 15' 48.2' <br /> Side 10' 10' <br /> Side 10' 10' <br /> Lakeshore 75' 103'from proposed principle <br />