01-29-07 Item 7B, Planning Case 06-035 Variance at 3203 Shorewood Drive

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....... u... <C ! ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JANUARY 10,2007 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PLANNING CASE #06-035, VARIANCE - JOHN & JERI HUYETT; 3203 SHOREWOOD DRIVE Mr. Lehnhoff stated the applicants were requesting a variance to construct a 411 square foot addition to the front side of the existing home at 3203 Shorewood Drive. Approximately twelve feet of the eastern part of the addition is within the fifty foot drainage ditch setback on the eastern side of the property, and approximately seven inches of the addition is within the ten foot side yard setback on the western side of the property. Staff recommended approval based on the following conditions: 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission. The applicant shall use best management practices to control erosion throughout construction and restoration. Silt fencing shall be installed along the drainage ditch prior to any construction on the property. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the Rice Creek Watershed District and any other necessary agencies prior to the City issuing any building permits. 2. 3. Commissioner Larson noted the application talked about the plight of the property owner and asked if the Statutes used the word plight. Mr. Lehnhoff stated that the word plight is used in the Statutes. Commissioner Larson stated high water being fifteen feet from the lake was not an usual condition. Chair Sand opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Chair Sand invited anyone for or against the request to come forward and make comment. Jolm and Jeri Huyett, 3203 Shorewood Drive, stated they have been working with staff for about three months and he believed what they were planning to do would enhance the property. He stated they had spoken with their neighbors and they were in agreement with this project. Commissioner Larson asked if they knew about the encroachment on the drainage easement when they purchased the property. Mr. Huyett responded he did not believe he knew about it, but it might have been discussed in his title search. Commissioner Zimmerman stated he was impressed with this project and he believed it fit with the existing home. Mr. Huyett noted they have already contacted Rice Creek Watershed District and were working through their approval process. Chair Sand closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m.