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HomeMy WebLinkAbout480 Big Island Conditional Use Permit for Dock 4-8 v2480 Big Island Conditional Use Permit: Dock Permit Request & Background Joe & Sara Thull Application Summary Points •Our intention is to develop our lot, starting with a shed that has been permitted by the city and then plan for a cabin. •We have accessed our lot more recently by anchoring, swimming and hiking to the property, but this is now become impractical as we move forward and invest inour property. •We have aging parents and kids and we are seeking a more permanent and practical way to access our site long-term. •We have sought out multiple easements to secure a dock and our requests have either been denied or declined. Application Summary Points •There is precedent to grant permitted docks to other interior lot owners. We are seeking the same access granted and afforded to other interior lot owners via a conditional use permit for a dock. •There is also precedent for two interior lot owners to share a dock, I am open and would support this type of resolution if a better solution is not found for both parties. •What we are really asking for is the use of half the side of a dock that has been already permitted for this location. •Current impact, I am personally building the permitted 10x12 shed offsite and it is already becoming a logistical challenge to access the site to do simple measurements and layouts in complying with the site planning process, build and future inspections We Identified 4 Potential Locations This right-of-way/street stops short preventing a dock from being permittedhere Best Site Location 1 Site 1 Was The Best Location Based On: ▪City Planning Office Feedback ▪Level Terrain ▪Low Impact To Right-of-Way ▪Proximity to Our Property ▪Not Used As Primary Access Point On & Off The Island ▪Minimal Lakeshore Disruption FAQ Impact to trees in Right-of-Way?I would be using the Right -of-Way to access the dock as a walking path. No trees will be cleared as it is simply a walking path to the dock. I don’t see any need to walk on private property to access the dock. Any construction traffic would use the main access point on the island . Crossing over private property?I don’t see any need to walk on private property to access the dock give how big the right-of-way is and that it goes to the main road. Impact to shoreline?Since there has been an existing permit to put a dock at this location, I would work to minimize the impact to trees, the topography is flat hence why is was already identified as a good place to put a dock. Property Lines Right-of-way Area Right-of-Way Access Is Straight Forward Impact to Ms. Farnes & Mr. Brunjten Owners of 230 Big Island I support Ms. Farnes & Mr. Brunjten right to maintain access to their property via sharing a dock. While this scenario is far from perfect, I believe it balances the needs of both parties and I welcome working with them. Two Requests Should This CUP Be Permitted #1 Should This CUP Be Approved I am requesting that in the new permit, the previous permit be noted, as it signifies that this site has historically been designated as an access point for over 25+and unofficially longer for the residents of Big Island. #2 I Would Also Seek A Reasonable and Agreed Upon Location To Place The Dock During The Off Season Similar To How Lots #130 & #220 Do It Today. Property Lines Right-of-way Area Proposed DockStorage •You Will Find Other Docks Stored On Right-of-Ways LMCD CODE OF ORDINANCES #3 LMCD Compliance Does This Site Comply? LMCD Recognizes Unique Circumstances and Makes Provisions For Granting Variances In Situations Just Like This If Required Pre-existing conditions which are permitted to continue Practical difficulties, one or more unique conditions to the property Side setback variances Many of the LMCD guidelines are set to ensure docks are not stacked on top of each other. Docks To The Left Facing Out Right Side Docks Docks To The RightFacing Out Unusual configuration of shorelineor extended lot lines, which cause conflict The proposed use is reasonable under the circumstances and in keeping with the spirt and intent of the code Use of Variances If Required I would imagine the LMCD in 99% of the cases, deals with how homeowners or businesses accesses the lake, in this case, on Big Island, this is about how we access our property. Based on the language in the Code and given the highly unique challenges, it would seem reasonable that the LMCD would approve this –or it be grandfathered in. Questions / Clarification •There is a reference to a requirement in seek approval from the Public Works Director? What does that entail? What is the process? •Questions For Me? Thank you