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3.3 Conditions may be attached to a variance that mitigate the impacts on adj oining properties. 3.4 The Mickelson home was constructed in 1963 with modifications in 1992 and 1997. The existing home has a single stall tuck-under garage and the home is built into the slope extending south towards Josephine Road. 3.5 The parcel is odd shaped, has topographical challenges such as steep slopes, mature trees and has no reasonable alternative without impacting similar setback requirements. The parcel slopes up from the waters edge south towards Josephine Road, rising 12 to 14 feet to the south property line. 3.6 The parcel lies adjacent to a large underutilized county road right-of-way that will remain in County ownership. The access to the property extends west from Lexington Avenue some 139 feet and includes a permitted turn-around on county right-of-way to facilitate better access to Lexington Avenue. 3.7 Due to the tuck under garage, the site has additional pavement to facilitate the proper movement of vehicles from the garage to Lexington Avenue and vise versa. 3.8 The Mickelson request was forwarded to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for review and comment. The DNR responded to the initial location with concern, given its location within the required shoreland setback Mr. Mickelson met with the DNR to review options for an accessory structure given the parcels limitations. The proposal to locate the detached garage four feet north of the existing driveway has been accepted by the DNR. More specifically, the DNR has concluded that hardship(s) exist on the parcel, limiting Mr. Mickeison's options, and they support the four variances being requested. 3.9 The Comprehensive Plan encourages reconstruction and upgrading of residential structures (and neighborhoods) throughout the community. 4.0 STAFF RECOMMENDATION 41 Staff has determined the pre-existing parcel conditions have contributed to unique hardships that warrant the granting of a variance to Mr. Mickelson as outlined in Section 3 of the project report. 4.2 Staff recommends approval of the four variances Section 1016,22A1(Non- Conformities), Section 1016.26.B1(Storm Water Management) 30%, Section 161616 (Structure Design Standards) 8 feet, and Section 1004.02D5 (Dwelling Dimensions and Appearances and Height, Frontage, Yard and Lot Area Requirements in R-1 Districts) 30 feet, to construct a 22 foot by 30 foot (660 sq. ft.) detached accessory building on property located at 2985 Lexington Avenue. PF323255 — RCA (092500) Page 3 of 4