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CASE # PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A THREE-SEASON PORCH ADDITION THAT ENCROACHES ON THE SETBACK FROM THE ORDINARY HIGH WATER MARK OF ROGERS LAKE; CASE OF CAROLE WALSH. By: Amy Geisler, Associate Planner Background: The Shoreland Overlay District in City. Code requires that structures be set back a minimum of 200 feet from the OHW of Rogers Lake. Carole Walsh has applied for a variance to construct a three-season porch and patio within this'.setback on the property located at 4849 179th Lane NW. The fbllowing items are enclosed'for your in±brmation: a) Site location map b) Site plan exhibits c) Building Elevation d) Site pictures e) Proposed Findings of Fact f) Proposed Variance Observations: The subject property is located on 179th Lane NW, on Rogers .Lake. The Shoreland Overlay District regulates building on Rogers Lake, which is classified as a Natural Environment Lake in City Code. This lake classification requires a 200-foot setback for all structures. The applicant's house is approximately I30 feet from the OHW and is considered lawful non-conforming. The applicant proposes to construct a ?d-story, three-season porch above a =o-round-level patio. The dimensions of the proposed addition are 13'8" X 12'. The addition would result in a 117- tbot setback from Rogers Lake, and a very slight increase in impervious surface on the lot. No trees will need to be removed to accommodate the proposed addition. The location of the applicant's house between. Rogers Lake and 179th Lane NW makes it practically impossible to meet the OHW setback with any new additions. It should also be noted that the applicant's home is set back further from the lake compared ~o neighboring properties. The DNR was notified of this request; staff has yet to receive any comments in return. Recommendation: Staff is recommending that the Board of Adjustment approve the variance to the Rogers Lake setback.