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c. Requiring a setback of75 feet from the OHW would be overly restrictive and out of character with the adjacent homes. The parcel has a sharp (vertical) transition from the road inward creating a unique physical feature that provides difficulties for redevelopment and direct access. Access is currently (will remain) via a private easement with the west property owner. The narrow width of the parcel limits the type, style, and design options for a new home. Adjacent homes are located 38 feet (east) and 60 feet (west) from the OHW suggesting the Witt home to be placed 49 feet (the average of adjacent lots) from the OHW and in a similar line to the lakeshore. d. Given existing conditions (parcel depth, width, and slope), the proximity of adjacent structures from Lake Owasso, limited structure design options, and a requirement to meet current side yard setbacks, there appears to be no alternative site designs that would allow Mr. Witt to comply with the City Code and eliminate the need for vanances. e. The impacts of this redevelopment project, if the variances were issued, will not create any significant community impacts on the health, safety, or general welfare. To the contrary, the proposal removes a dilapidating structure (modified cabin) that is in dire need of improvement and provides added value to the neighborhood. 6.0 PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION 6.1 On January 10, 2001, the Roseville Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the Witt request. At the meeting no adjacent residents were present to speak on the subject. Mr. Witt was present to answer questions from the Planning Commission. 6.2 The Planning Commission was concerned with the access and the exterior of the salvaged garage. In answer to their concern, Mr. Witt indicated that he would seek the proper agreement/easement from his neighbor and that the existing salvaged detached garage would be resided to match the new home. 6.3 The Planning Commission voted (5-0) to recommend approval of the Witt request for multiple variances necessary to reconstruct the home at 353 South Owasso Boulevard, based on the findings in Section 5 (see attached resolution) and subject to the following conditions: A. The redeveloped principal structure (home and attached garage) shall be limited to 2,204 square feet with a full basement. B. The proposed principal structure shall be set back a minimum of five feet from the east and west property lines. C. The proposed principal structure shall be setback a minimum of 48 feet from the Ordinary High Watermark of Lake Owasso. D. All roof drainage created by the new structure must be collected in gutters and channeled to the natural drainage way within the applicant's property. PF3279 - RCA (021201) Page 4 of 5