10-17-2019 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

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PUBLIC COMMENT OPENED: No public comment. PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED. A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Birch, seconded by Planning Commission Member Savino, to approve the Variance request, based on the following Findings of Fact: 1. The subject property is located at 5577 Wilderness Road and is in the "Shoreline Residential" zone. 2. The property contains a i,4i5 square foot dwelling, a i68 square foot shed and a 255 square foot water oriented accessory structure. 3. The applicant proposes to remove the existing dwelling that is 4o feet from the OHW and build a new 2,57� square foot dwelling 54 feet from the OHW. 4. The applicant proposes to re-contour the lot to ensure proper drainage and stormwater management. Stormwater from the gutters on the new dwelling will direct stormwater through underground pipes to a retention area. 5. The subject property will meet floodplain minimum elevation standards as it is located within the floodplain of Lower Cullen Lake. 6. The existing dwelling (to be replaced) is not located within the ioo-yr floodplain of Lower Cullen Lake. �. A portion of the proposed structure will be located in an area which is currently in the floodplain. Said area will be elevated with fill (per conditions of approval) so it is outside the floodplain area. 8. The subject property is served by a shallow well and a Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS). Applicant proposes to seal the shallow well and have a deep well drilled for the new dwelling. Applicant proposes to install a new SSTS. 9. The applicant has established that there are practical difficulties in complying with the Code. Applicant is unable to meet the 75-foot setback from the OHW. There is a very small building envelope to meet the 75-foot setback from the OHW and the 3o-foot setback from Wilderness Road. io.The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner. li. The deviation from the Code will still be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City Code and Comprehensive Plan. i2. The variance will not create a land use not permitted in the Shoreline Residential zone. i3. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality as the neighboring seasonal cabins have limited buildable area as well. �4. The variance has not been made based on economic considerations. Subject to the following conditions: i. Existing trees and vegetation between the dwelling and the OHW shall remain in a live state to provide screening as viewed from the lake. In the event the existing MINUTES 6 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission October i�, 2019