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`.. Page 35, line 37, "meeting 10 times over 7 months" Page 36, line 3: Mr. Marohn stated that last month we talked about the Highway 371 improvements not ever happening. This is still on the list of priorities and it is important that we do say this. It doesn't really affect our plan and what we want to do. It doesn't drastically change our Comprehensive Plan update. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Woog at 7:05 p.m. Chairman Woog opened the Public Hearings: APPLICANT: David Lind Applicant requests a Variance to Modify Non - Conforming Dwelling by Increasing Height and Encroach SSTS within OHW, Sideyard and Street Setbacks. Mr. Marohn explained the Staff Report. Applicant was present. Mr. Lind indicated he would like to renovate the house but to add a basement that would be 2 feet higher. He also proposes to lower the impervious coverage from 32.8% to approximately 27.5 %. Mr. Marohn stated that Staff finding is to not recommend approval of the Variance. However, Staff has included 8 conditions to mitigate concerns if the Planning Commission is inclined to approve the Variance. Mr. Lind indicated the Staff refers to a deck on the east side, but it should say west; number 5 should state east, not west. He is requesting to increase the basement by 2 feet and the Staff Report states it would intensify an existing nonconforming structure. He explained that the increase is necessary to accommodate the plumbing. Mr. Marohn stated that the Statute allows him to maintain what he has. By enlarging the basement it intensifies the existing structure. It can be maintained exactly as it is. Mr. Hallan stated the survey looks like it is the same as last time while the narrative indicates a reduction in impervious coverage by about 5 %. Staff explained the survey had not been changed and was included for discussion purposes. Mr. Lind explained there is a letter from the League of Minnesota cities and there was an article in the paper after our last meeting. There are things that cities need to do to reevaluate their codes. There are many places in town that exceed 20 %. The Staff Report states to reduce the impervious coverage, but to eliminate the driveway or the tar at the top by the garage is ridiculous. Some of the direction is not common sense. Many places on the lake are this way. Now hands are tied with the Variance situation. This issue will keep coming forward with other people wanting to make changes. Chairman Woog stated the City would have had a hard time approving a Variance due to impervious coverage on this property. An existing nonconformity cannot be increased; impervious coverage needs to be reduced. Historically the Planning Commission would MINUTES Pequot Lakes Planning Commission October 21, 2010 2