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b. Tom and Toni Fleck Land Use Permit Discussion Mr. Marohn explained that he has been working with the Fleck's for quite a while deciding what to do with their existing cabin. They have a unique situation where the cabin is approximately 15 feet from the lake. There are 3 options in the Ordinance and they chose the 50% addition that would not go closer to the lake. Mr. Marohn also explained that there has been a discrepancy between the architect and Community Growth and City Staff as to the correct number for the 50% addition. A final site visit discovered where the discrepancy came from. It is a grey area, but the architect was counting the well house /pump house as habitable area. The contractor was present, John Koupal from Start to Finish Builders and Remodelers. He explained the Fleck's desire to keep the addition at 16 feet, rather than 15 feet, 4 inches, which meets the 50% number City Staff determined. When asked, Mr. Koupal stated that the foundation for the cabin does not include the well house. The screen porch on the lake side has no foundation and is on piers; this area is now enclosed and not used as a porch. Mr. Marohn stated that the pump house is an ancillary structure; it cannot be accessed from inside the dwelling. The implications are 9 square feet. Mr. Koupal stated the cabin will be gutted from inside with new shingles and windows. They need to take the floor boards up to place the water lines; it is now open space underneath. It is a seasonal cabin now but they want to use it year - round. Mr. Marohn stated there can be no structural changes to the existing cabin. If the well house is being counted in the square footage, it has to stay the way it is, no changes. They plan to demolish it Mr. Marohn reminded the Planning Commission that it is their interpretation to count the well house or not as part of the structure. The homeowners haven't ignored the ordinance. Mr. Hallan stated that he does not have a problem with the addition being 16 feet. This is a grey area and Staff cannot approve this. It was the general consensus of the Planning Commission to allow the addition at 16 feet. It was important that this was discussed with the Planning Commission. Staff will issue a modification to their Land Use Permit. Mr. Marohn reminded Mr. Koupal that removal of the trees by the water will require a separate site visit. Staff will schedule several Planning Commission members to attend. Removal of trees in the SIZ needs permission from the Planning Commission. OLD BUSINESS: Gloria Dei Church Update: MINUTES 3 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission August 18, 2011