6.2 Potential Ordinance Amendment Discussion - Water Oriented Accessory Structures

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Dawn Bittner From: Thomas Adams <tom@adamsfamily.us> Sent: Monday, October 5, 2020 4:56 PM To: Hallan Mark; Dawn Bittner Subject: Shoreline Accessory Structures Follow Up Flag: Flag for follow up Flag Status: Flagged Mark and Dawn The East Twin Lake Association Board met last week to discuss the idea of changing current ordinance rules to begin permitting an accessory shucture on lake front properties. It is our understanding that the discussion does not include the first 37.5 feet from the ordinary high water line. There would be no changes in that area. We strongly agree with that decision. We are then talking about the area between 37.5 and 75 feet from the ordinary high water line. Following discussion among our board, we do not support allowing structures to added in this area. Our decision was based on the following: There is no hardship created by not allowing structures in this area. Current residents followed the rules regarding structures once they were put into effect. To change now would be unfair. Since we are talking about an area which already starts at 37.5 feet behind the ordinary high water line, we are looking at an area of only another 37.5 feet. It does not seem to create any hardship to maintain this space as structure free. With permits, structures can be added beyond the 75 foot line. Allowing structures in this area would block neighbor site lines which they have enjoyed for many years. Based on the above, the ETLA strongly recommends that no change be made to the current rules Thanks for giving us an opportunity to respond. Tom Adams 1