2023/07/12 - LAND USE - VAR - Land Use Variance - VAR-23-04

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Describe variance requested: We are requesting a variance to expand the footprint of the existing cabin to include a small covered porch to provide weather protection for the cabin entrance. Currently there is a 3' x 12' concrete landing and stairs extending on the beach side (south) of the cabin. This structure would be eliminated and replaced with an 10' x 20' covered porch on the west side of the cabin. Describe current use and improvements(Ex.Residential/Recreation; Cabin/garage): In the spring of 2022 the main residence on the property was destroyed by fire. As a result, the Primary use of the property is during the summer months for recreation. The property has two cabins and a garage. Provide description and location of all nonconforming structures and uses on the property: There are two cabins close to the lake. Provide Burnett�unty Ordinanc stagdard from which v 'mice is ing sought(section number and text): �S— 2 9 3 is ( c4c Pe'u s ion Alternatives: (To be completed by the applicant): Describe alternatives to your proposal such as other locations, designs, and construction techniques. Examples of alternatives would be: reducing the size of request, moving the structure to a different area,or expanding upward instead of laterally. Attach a site map showing alternatives you considered in each category below. a. Alternatives you considered that comply with existing standards. If you find such an alternative,you can move forward with this option with a regular permit. If you reject compliant alternatives, provide the reasons you rejected them. Unfortunately, the location and footprint of the replacement cabin are dictated by the grandfathered cabin. The lake side door will be relocated from its existing location (south) of the cabin to the west of the cabin. A possible alternative would be a cantilevered overhang, but this also would require a variance to modify the footprint b. Alternatives you considered that require a lesser variance and reasons you rejected them. If you reject such alternatives,provide the reasons you rejected them. The existing cabin does not have a sheltered entry and any shelter that extends beyond the existing footprint requires a variance Page 3 of 9 Burnett County, WI Variance Application—Rev 12/2022