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FROM : CITY_OF_PEQUOT_LAKES FAX NO. : 2185687229 Feb. 09 2004 05:05PM P5 <br /> - City of Pequot Lakes <br /> I - <br /> 31 108 Govcrnmcnt Dri ve,P.O. Box 361 <br /> Pequot Lakes.MN 56472 <br /> (.1% City Clerk(218)568-5222 <br /> Police Dept.(218)568-81 i 1 <br /> Fax(218)568-5860 <br /> E.rtL'ti3:eityhall @uslink.net �-- <br /> January 14, 2004 <br /> Mr. and Mrs. Justin Bolz-Andolshek <br /> 27546 West Twin Lake Drive <br /> Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 <br /> RE: Variance to encroach within the lake setback. <br /> Dear Mr. and Mrs. Bolz-Andolshek: <br /> Please be advised that on January 6, 2004,the City Council approved your <br /> variance request based on the following findings of fact <br /> 1. Of the proposed second story addition, roughly 4%(50 square feet)would <br /> fall within the lake setback. <br /> 2_ Correcting such a small encroachment does not justify removal of the <br /> entire structure. <br /> 3. Moving the structure back to the setback would involve a significant <br /> amount of grading, which would be undesirable and potentially impact the <br /> water body and the adjacent property owner. <br /> 4. The topography of the lot constitutes a unique circumstance that limits <br /> development alternatives for the property. <br /> 5. Other alternatives for adding space to the home are less desirable as they <br /> increase the amount of impervious coverage and require alteration of the <br /> terrain. <br /> 6. The current proposal does not increase the amount of impervious <br /> coverage. <br /> 7. Granting a variance would not increase the permanency of the structure <br /> over what other alternatives would_ This alternative meets the intent and <br /> purpose of the Ordinance the same as other alternatives. <br /> 8. Adjacent construction to the west encroaches closer to the lake. The <br /> property directly adjacent to the east is undeveloped. Adding a second <br /> story to this structure would not alter the character of the surrounding <br /> area. <br /> 9. The existing deck is an integral part of the structure and ensures safe <br /> access from the first floor. <br />