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FILE#17-3978 <br /> 10/16/17 <br /> Page 5 of 5 <br /> The property is served by City sewer. <br /> Practical Difficulties Statement <br /> Applicant has completed the Practical Difficulties Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B,and <br /> should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> Practical Difficulties,Analysis <br /> Staff finds that there is practical difficulties inherent to the rear setback, lot width and lot. This is <br /> due to the size and shape of the lot as well as the orientation of the lot to the lake and the county <br /> road could result on safety concerns, these factors support granting the variances would be <br /> reasonable. The Planning Commission should discuss the hardcover request as it pertaining to <br /> safety and access. <br /> Engineer Comments <br /> Commissioners should questions how the how the applicant is going to achieve the propose <br /> layout without pushing runoff onto the neighboring properties. It appears the grade is being <br /> raised all around the proposed home with little to no room on the sides of the home for drainage <br /> features. <br /> Public Comments <br /> To date, no public comments have been received. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> 1. How will you achieve the proposed layout with pushing runoff onto the neighboring <br /> properties? <br /> 2. Does the Commission find it necessary to impose conditions in order to mitigate the <br /> impacts created by the granting of the requested variance(s)? <br /> Planning Staff Recommendation <br /> Staff recommends approval of the requested variances if the Planning Commission finds the <br /> practical difficulties reasonable. A recommendation for approval should be contingent upon the <br /> applicant receiving approval from Hennepin County for moving the driveway access on a county <br /> road. If not approved this could change the shape of the driveway altering the hardcover of the <br /> site. <br /> List of Exhibits <br /> Exhibit A. Application <br /> Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form <br /> Exhibit C. Existing& Proposed Survey/Site Plan <br /> Exhibit D. Proposed Plans and Elevations <br /> Exhibit E. Submitted Hardcover Calculations <br /> Exhibit F. City Engineer Memo <br /> Exhibit G. Property Owners List and Map <br />