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comfortable with that. Mr. Dubel stated Mr. Brown is doing the work on his lot, <br /> increasing the impervious coverage by 2��square feet, so the burden is on him to <br /> manage increased stormwater. <br /> Planning Commission Member Birch noted that at the September meeting, a large <br /> amount of stormwater from the road runs to these 2 properties and asked if there had <br /> been any other solutions to mitigate that. Mr. Dubel stated there are properties all along <br /> the roadway,but Mr. Brown is doing the work and should be responsible. Chair Hallan <br /> noted that some of the stormwater from the road goes back to the wetland. <br /> Planning Commission Member Paulbeck asked Mr. Dubel if he felt he has mitigated the <br /> issue from where it is now to where it is going to go. Mr. Dubel replied affirmatively. <br /> Chair Hallan pointed out the new dwelling has been moved several feet to the north. <br /> The applicant is also indicating a finished floor elevation of i222.5,which is 6 inches <br /> higher than the elevation of 1222 that they are required to meet. He further inquired if <br /> the proposed home will be a slab-on-grade. Mr. Brown stated it would be. Chair Hallan <br /> further stated there would be no crawl space, no utilities or anything below. <br /> Bittner stated that since only 5 feet of fill is indicated around the perimeter of the <br /> structure, this now becomes a variance from the i5-foot fill requirement. The MN DNR <br /> provided criteria to review: <br /> l. Is the variance in harmony with the purposes and intent of the ordinance? <br /> A. Does the proposal provide the i5 feet of fill e�ctending on at least one side <br /> of the building such that emergency crews can loan/unload during times of <br /> flooding? No. <br /> B. Does the proposal provide protection of the structure's foundation? Yes. <br /> 2. Is the variance consistent with the comprehensive Plan? <br /> A. Which goals and policies apply? Policy: Protect and enhance natural <br /> resources and open space contributing to the character and vitality of <br /> Pequot Lakes. The City must actively protect existing natural resources <br /> and enhance those that contribute to Pequot Lakes' rural character. Goal: <br /> Control runoff to lakes. <br /> B. Why or why not? Answered in"A". <br /> 3. Are there unique circumstances to the property not created by the landowner? <br /> A. What physical characteristics are unique to the property that prevent <br /> compliance with the requirement to e�ctend fill from the building? Small <br /> building area, narrow lot, road easement, and wetland. <br /> B. Were any difficulties in meeting the foundation protection filling created <br /> by some action of the applicant? No. <br /> C. Has the applicant demonstrated no other feasible alternatives exist that <br /> would not require a variance? Yes. <br /> MINUTES 2 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> October i�, 2oi9 <br />