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Commission recommends variance at 27925 Lakelawn Drive with stormwater conditions
Summary
The commission recommended approval of three variances for 27925 Lakelawn Drive (impervious surface to ~28%, setback encroachment, accessory area exceedance), contingent on mitigation including pervious pavers or a rain garden and certification at permit stage.
City planner Kendra presented the application for 27925 Lakelawn Drive, which seeks three variances: an increase of the Shoreland impervious threshold to about 28%, building within the 75-foot ordinary high water setback, and exceeding the accessory-structure area cap by retaining a detached garage and converting a cabin to an ADU.
Kendra told commissioners that "staff are comfortable with the proposal and, feel that it should be approved," but she and the city engineer recommended conditions requiring mitigation such as pervious pavers or a rain garden and certification that any pervious paver installations will be maintained and recertified per city policy. Several commissioners pressed staff on consistency and enforcement of the 25% threshold; one neighbor noted downstream impacts, saying "Kern Lake drains through my property," underscoring cumulative runoff concerns. Commissioners moved and approved a recommendation for the variance with the conditions described; final approval is reserved for city council.
The motion was made by commissioner (speaker 9) and seconded (speaker 3); the commission approved the recommendation on a voice vote. Staff will require updated plans and demonstration at permit review that proposed stormwater measures will manage additional runoff.
