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2 Planning Director Gundlach explained the original Planning Report dated May 11, 2016, reviewed and discussed by the Planning Commission on May 17, 2016, provided a full Site Plan analysis. An additional Planning Report dated June 15, 2006 was submitted and discussed with the Commission on June 21, 2016. As was done with the previous Site Plan amendments, staff intends to examine only the Site Plan standards affected by the latest revisions. As always, full plans will be submitted at the time of building permit. Approve the request as submitted, and subject to the following conditions: 1. The revised Site Plan is consistent with the plans submitted and attached herein. 2. Continued compliance with the findings and conditions of Resolution 2016-057, 2016-064. Commissioner Danger asked how the site would be secured. Planning Director Gundlach discussed the location of the gate and entrance to the storage facility. She noted the office would be manned during business hours and individuals renting units would be given a security code to access the property. She stated staff was satisfied with the security for the site. Commissioner Danger questioned if the old building was on pilings. Planning Director Gundlach did not believe this to be the case. Motion by Commissioner Danger, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, to approve staff recommendation. Approved 6-0. Public Hearings – New Business: (A) Consideration of a Nonconforming Use Permit to allow existing front yard and shoreland setback nonconformities to persist in connection with construction of living and garage additions to the home at 2166 Lakebrook Drive Planning Director Janice Gundlach reported the applicant is requesting a Nonconforming Use Permit to allow for construction of garage and living space additions to the existing home at 2166 Lakebrook Drive. Even though the proposed additions meet minimum setback requirements, a Nonconforming Use Permit is required because existing front yard and shoreland setbacks are less than required by code and the applicant wishes to maintain these nonconformities in conjunction with this project. Planning Director Gundlach explained this property is located on the peninsula area at the northeast corner of Long Lake. The lots in this area are shallow so it isn’t uncommon for front yard and shoreland setbacks to be less than required by code, especially since the Shoreland Ordinance was adopted in late July, 2016. The applicant has submitted floor plans and elevations, as well as an updated survey to illustrate the proposed improvements and their compliance with minimum Zoning Code standards. Staff recommends approval of the Nonconforming Use Permit as requested, subject to the following conditions: 1. Implementation of the improvements as submitted in the attached plans. 2. The total square footage of the attached garage shall not exceed 1,064 SF per Zoning Code 4-530 (F). 3. Allowable hardcover shall not exceed 50% of the lot area. 4. Allowable structural coverage shall not exceed 30% of the lot area. 5. Applicant shall maintain proper drainage along the eastern property boundary, such that the adjoining property owner is not negatively impacted.