11-18-2004 Planning Commission Meeting

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City of Pequot Lakes VI. 31 108 Government Drive, P.O. Box 361 Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 City Clerk(218)568-5222 Police Dept. (218) 568-8111 Fax (218) 568-5860 E-mail: cityhall @uslink.net June 9, 2003 David and Jean Buck 112 High Street N. Lake City, MN 55041 RE: Variance to construct within the shoreline setback, variance to construct within the side yard setback and variance to exceed 25% impervious coverage. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Buck: Please be advised that on May 6, 2003, the City Council approved your variance request based on the following findings of fact: 1. The ordinance allows a building envelope of 30 feet by 3 feet, which is not large enough to build a home. The property cannot be put to reasonable use under the current ordinance. 2. The property is a pre-existing, non-conforming lot. It was legally created prior to the adoption of the current ordinance and therefore the imposition of the current ordinance was not created by the landowner. 3. Conditions could be applied to mitigate the negative impacts of the decreased setbacks. 4. The locality currently has a number of small cabins on small, non- conforming lots. A small cabin on this property would not alter the character of the surrounding area. Please note that the City Council included the following conditions in their motion to approve your variance request: 1. There shall be no removal of mature trees (greater than 4" diameter) on the property and the property owner shall obtain a signed acknowledgment from the adjacent property owner indicating that they understand the new dwelling will encroach within the setback. 2. To maintain the character of the surrounding area, the proposed cabin shall not exceed 25-feet in height average as measured from the existing grade to the peak of the roof.