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TKDAo To: Gem Lake Planning Reference: Murzyn Variance Commission Copies To: Michael Murzyn, Applicant Melissa Lawrence, Administrative Assistant Project Ho.: 18398.Ooo From: Evan Monson, Planner Routing: Date: November 10, 2022 SUBJECT: Variance request to construct an in -ground pool located within the required 150 foot setback from the ordinary high .water level of Gem Lake MEETING DATE: November 15, 2022 LOCATION: 10 Hillary Farm Lane; Parcel ID 273022240007 APPLICANVOWNER: Michael Murzyn ZONING: Executive. Residential (R), Shoreland Overlay REVIEW PERIOD: 60 day review period ends December 6, 2022 DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST The property owner is proposing to build an in -ground pool in the backyard of their property. Their lot is a lakeshore lot., located on the east side of Gem. Lake. The owner's residence is located near the middle of the property, and at a distance of approximately 1.54 feet from.the ordinary high water level (OHWL) of the lake. The.pcol would be placed just west.of the house, and at a setback of 128.4 feet from the lake at the nearest ;Joint. Due to the lot's proximity to the: lake, .it is: within the Shoreland.Overlay, which is further detailed: in Section 21 of.the. city's Consolidated. Land Use Ordinance: The setback from the lake (as. measured from the O.HWL) shall be at a minimum -of 150.feet. The proposed pool would.encroach within this setback by 21..6 feet, hence the. variance request. Variance requests.are reviewed by the P.fanning. Commission - and. or denied by the City Council. The request was reviewed by the commission at their November 9th meeting; their findings and recommendation are found fater in this staff report. TKDA® 1444 Cedar Street: Suite 1500 J :Saint P.aui, MN. 55101 651.292.4400. tkda.com An employee -owned company. promoting affirmative action and equal opportunity,