06-18-2020 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes

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Torgerson's would have to come into compliance. Mrs. Torgerson stated they would not be using the structure for anything but storage;the loft area in the structure is just high enough to store items on, not sleeping quarters. Commissioner Hallan inquired if the structure is prewired and if the applicants are going to run power to it. Mrs. Torgerson stated it is pre-wired and possibly in the future they would run power to it,just to have lighting in the structure. Commissioner Hallan had concerns about the structure being placed above the current underground power lines and their contractor would move the structure from the proposed location. Mrs. Torgerson stated that the contractor is aware of where the electrical lines run;they are currently marked and the contractor will place the structure exactly where specified. PUBLIC COMMENT OPENED: There were no public comments. PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED. A motion was rnade by Planning Commission Member Wilson, seconded by Planning Commission Member Paulbeck, to approve the Variance request, subject to the following Findings of Fact: i. The subject property is located at 2�48 West Twin Lake Drive and is in the "Shoreline Residential" zone. 2. The property contains a �,092 square foot dwelling. 3. The applicant proposes to place a 9'X i6' accessory structure i2 feet from the east property line, State Highway 37�right-of-way line. 4. The proposed accessory structure is less than the maximum height allowed for an accessory structure in the Shoreline Residential zone. 5. The proposed accessory structure includes a loft area for storage purposes. 6. The subject property is served by a deep well and compliant septic system. �. The applicant has established that there are practical difficulties in complying with the Code. The building envelope is small due to the setbacks from the OHW of West Twin Lake and West Twin Lake Drive and State Highway 37�. Moving the proposed accessory structure to the west would require removal of several trees. 8. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner. 9. The deviation from the Code will still be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City Code and Comprehensive Plan. io.The variance will not create a land use not permitted in the Shoreline Residential zone. ii. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality as the neighboring cabins and homes utilize detached garages and accessory structures. i2. The variance has not been made based on economic considerations. And subject to the following Conditions: MINUTES 2 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission June 18, 2020