4A - After the Fact Variance to Exceed Accessory Structure Heights

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COMMi7NurY Ciglpj GKOWrrH Pequot INSTITUTE eS�- STAFF REPORT Application: After-the-fact Variance Application to Exceed Maximum Accessory Structure Height Applicant: James Byrne Agenda Item: 4(a) Background Information: The applicant is requesting an after-the-face variance to exceed the maximum height for an accessory structure in the "Shoreline Residential" Zone. The subject property located at 4905 Olson Road and is zoned "Shoreline Residential." The subject property is .43 acres and is adjacent to East Twin Lake. In September 2012, the property owner was issued a land use permit to, "Amend Land Use Permit #11-39 to include change of roofline of existing garage and addition to match roofline of lakehome per plans and site plan submitted. NO HABITATION ALLOWED. Building height shall not exceed 13 feet as defined in the City Code." The accessory structure is 161 ft from the OHW of East Twin Lake and 14'from the east property line. After the structure was constructed, it was determined the height of the accessory structure (as defined by ordinance) is 14' — 7 1/2". The applicant is requesting an after- the-fact variance to exceed the maximum height of an accessory structure in the "Shoreline Residential"zone. The following notes and photograph are from an onsite visit with the property owner �. May 6, 2014: The property owner stated the following: • There are no guest quarters within the structure • There is no sewer/water connection to the building • The structure will be used as a private wood working shop • The second story is for lumber storage only • There is "no support" for the upper level deck. It is used primary for aesthetic purposes. 4 i Y !I � ,Iwt�l,...a..... Vm� ^Y 3 y ill Pequot Lakes Staff Report 4(a)-1 October 16,2014