Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 06/18/2018

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with a detached accessory building constructred a couple years ago (with the issuance of a variance to the OHW setback) on the property to the west. Alternatives Alterantive 1: Motion to recommend approval of the requested variance conditioned upon the Applicant moving the location of the shed so that it is in line with the front wall of the home on the Subject Property. While this may be more visable from the road, it certainly increases the setback from the OHW closer to about 120 feet. Additionally, this alternative also appears to essentially eliminate the need for removing any existing trees and ensures that the shed is not within the Scenic Easement. Staff supports this alternative. Alternative 2: Motion to recommend approval of the requested variance conditioned upon the Applicant moving the location of the shed so that it is no closer to the OHW than the rear wall of the home on the Subject Property. This would eliminate yet another non -conforming structure on the Subject Property as it relates to the setback from the OHW. While this also would increase the setback from the OHW compared to the proposed location, there doesn't appear to be any reason why it couldn't be moved closer to the front lot line (ground is flat, no tree removal). Staff could support this alternative. Alternative 3: Motion to recommend approval of the variance as requested. The proposed location of the shed would likely still be inconspicuous from the river based on the elevation change (about twenty [20] feet in difference from the water to the top of the bluffline). However, this would require removal of several trees and would disturb the root systems of others, creating a greater possibility for erosion into the river. Additionally, it is unclear, at least without a survey, whether the proposed location would encroach into the Scenic Easement encumbering the Subject Property. Staff does not support this alternative. Alternative 4: Recommend denial of the variance. Based on the current setback requirement from the OHW, placement of an accessory building is not possible without a variance. Installation of a detached accessory building is a reasonable use of a single family residential property and it would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Staff does not support this alternative. Funding Source: All costs associated with this request are the responsibility of the Applicant. Action: Motion to recommend approval of a variance to the OHW setback contingent upon the accessory structure being located essentially in line with the front wall of the existing home on the Subject Property. Site Location Map Applicant Site Plan Aerial View of Site Scenic Easement Document Scenic Easement Exhibit Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Tim Gladhill JoAnn Shaw 06/15/2018 12:27 PM Form Started By: Chris Anderson Started On: 06/07/2018 04:26 PM Final Approval Date: 06/15/2018