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Page 5 <br />The applicant is requesting flexibility for the shoreland setbacks for the development. The <br />applicant is proposing the following setbacks: <br />Shoreland Setbacks <br />I Required <br />Proposed <br />Setback from the OHW <br />1 125 Feet <br />49 Feet (for the deck) <br />Staff is comfortable with this request for flexibility from the shoreland setback requirements. The <br />property is unique because it is a long and narrow piece between Egg Lake and HWY 61. It is <br />limited on what they can do with the property. The property was previously occupied with <br />buildings and parking lots that did not meet the shoreland setback requirement. There are <br />expansion plans along Highway 61 that the applicant has taken into account. They will be <br />required to dedicate additional right-of-way with the development along the front property line, <br />which makes the property even smaller. The location of the north access into the site for <br />circulation, has the effect of pushing the building back on the site closer to the lake. The <br />downtown plan also shows a restaurant building along the lake to take advantage of the views <br />across the lake. <br />Building Setbacks Related to the Downtown Design Guidelines <br />The downtown design guidelines state that buildings in this area should be oriented to the street <br />with fully articulated street facades (doors and windows) based on traditional downtown <br />storefronts. The downtown plan shows the buildings abutting Highway 61 and parking lots in <br />back by Egg Lake. It also shows a restaurant pushed back towards Egg Lake and limited <br />commercial buildings along Highway 61. Staff is comfortable with the location of the building <br />being towards Egg Lake since that is the way that it is shown on the downtown plan. The <br />restaurant then can take advantage of the views of the lake on the east side of the building that <br />includes most of the dining area and a deck. <br />The layout of the property is different than what is shown on the downtown plan. The downtown <br />plan is simply a guide to show how the area could be development and it is not a plan to dictate <br />the exact placement of buildings or parking lots. The area proposed to be developed shows a park <br />area. Several years ago the Parks Commission discussed this and stated that as long as there are <br />active areas along the lake a park is not needed. They stated that Lions Park serves this area and <br />would rather see a trail along the lake as shown the Comprehensive Plan. <br />Building Coverage and Lot Coverage <br />The ordinance limits lot area to be covered by a building to 60% and lot area to be covered by <br />impervious surface to 90%. The proposed site plan complies with the coverage requirements. <br />The applicant also meets the shoreland impervious surface requirements for the development. <br />The applicant is proposing the following: <br />Shoreland <br />I Required <br />Proposed <br />Maximum Im ervious <br />25% <br />25% <br />5 <br />