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FILE#17-3979 <br /> 20 Nov 2017 <br /> Page 5 of 5 <br /> a. The possibility that portions of the structure will need to be disassembled in order <br /> to evaluate the structural construction and components;or <br /> b. Submittal of certification by a structural engineer registered in the State of <br /> Minnesota regarding the structural components (disassembly may be required <br /> for this as well). <br /> 3. Verification acceptable to the Building Official of all footings. <br /> 4. Modifications may be required by the Building Official in order to meet the Building Code <br /> structural requirements or rectify any identified structural deficiencies. <br /> Public Comments <br /> Public comments have been received supporting the applicants' request. The comments are <br /> attached as Exhibit G. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> 1. Does the Planning Commission find that that the property owner proposes to use the <br /> property in a reasonable manner which is not permitted by an official control? <br /> 2. Does the Planning Commission find that the variance(s), if granted, will not alter the <br /> essential character of the neighborhood? <br /> 3. 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 /> 4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Planning Staff Recommendation <br /> If the Planning Commission identifies practical difficulties supporting the new screen porch <br /> encroachment lakeward of the average Lakeshore setback, a motion for approval would be <br /> appropriate. However, Planning staff recommends denial of the 75-foot setback and hardcover <br /> encroachment as neither variance are supported by practical difficulties. <br /> List of Exhibits <br /> Exhibit A. Application <br /> Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form <br /> Exhibit C. Existing Survey <br /> Exhibit D. Proposed Survey <br /> Exhibit E. Staff-Annotated "Proposed" Survey <br /> Exhibit F. Violation Letter <br /> Exhibit G. Public Comments <br /> Exhibit H. Submitted Hardcover Calculations <br /> Exhibit I. Site Photos <br /> Exhibit J. Aerial Photos <br /> Exhibit K. Property Owners List <br /> Exhibit L. Plat Map <br />