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ITEM 10 ty of TO: PLANNING COMMISSION lk� t River FROM: GARY SCHMITZ, ZONING ASSISTANT 6;,,-.1 DATE: DECEMBER 28, 1993 SUBJECT: VARIANCE REQUEST BY GARY WESTERLAND/PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. V 93-10 REQUESTED ACTION A request for a 50 foot variance to the 100 foot shoreland setback requirement for the Elk River. LOCATION OF REQUEST 14133 Highway 10 NW, Elk River. West 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4, described in Book 73 of Deeds, Page 287, Section 31, Township 33, Range 26, Sherburne County, MN. ZONING/LAND USE Rlb (Single Family Residential) /MR (Medium Density Residential) ATTACHMENTS 411 Location Map, Zoning Map, Site Plan, Letter from Applicant, Letter to DNR, Property Owners List BACKGROUND Gary Westerland recently purchased this home and is proposing to build a two story addition to his existing home, located on the Elk River. The two story addition will consist of a lower level, 2 car garage and an upper level family room and library. There will be a deck facing the river with access from the family room. The existing home currently does not have a garage located on the parcel . Current City code requires that any new home must also have a garage on site, therefore, Mr. Westerland is trying to bring his parcel into compliance with Elk River City Code. SETBACKS The City of Elk River Shoreland Ordinance classifies the Elk River as an urban river, which requires a 100 foot setback from the ordinary high water mark. The existing home, built in the early 1970 ' s, is located approximately 50 feet from the Elk River. The proposed addition would also be located 50 feet from the Elk River and not encroach on the setback any more • than the existing home. Mr. Westerland has explored other location options for a detached garage near the front of the lot, however, the drainfield and gas line location severely P.O. Box 490 • 13065 Orono Parkway • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425