3B - Variance for a Structure Encroaching on the Bluff Setback, Ridgley

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STAFF REPORT ti Application: Variance for a Structure Encroaching on the Bluff Setback Applicant: Michael and Laurie Ridgley Agtnda Item:3(b) Background: The subject property is located on the eastern shore of Sibley Lake, a General Development lake, on Pequot Boulevard,just south of the intersection with Brown Street. The Property measures 39,225 square feet in size and is currently zoned Shoreline Residential. The property contains an existing dwelling located approximately 41 feet from the shoreline and measuring roughly 800 square feet in size. a . I The applicant is seeking to remove the existing cabin and to construct a new dwelling on the property. The proposed dwelling has a footprint of 3,099 square feet, with a 644-square-foot proposed deck. The total proposed impervious coverage on the property is 14.22%. The applicant is seeking a variance to construct this dwelling because the proposed location of the dwelling falls within the required setback from the bluff on the property. Applicable Statutes:The purpose and intent of the Shoreline Residential district is to provide a zoning classification for riparian residential development.The zone may or may not be served by sewer and water,depending on availability(Section 5.8) Applicable Shoreline Residential Lot Size&Dimension Requirements: • Lot width—feet,minimum...................................................................................100 • Buildable lot area—square feet,minimum....................................................20,000 • Setback,right-of-way,local streets—feet,minimum............................................10 City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report 2-1 September 20,2007