3.1 Variance to Construct a Dwelling within the Setback of West Twin Lake - Continuation

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H. Docks. The landward end of all docks must meet a 10-foot setback from the nearest lot line. Docks must be placed so that no portion of the dock,including"L"extensions or additions, and no accessory or ancillary structures or equipment(including mooring buoys,boat lifts, shore trackers or swimming platforms), extends across the projection of the setback from the lot line into the lake. Docks must also be places so as not to block access from an adjacent property to open water. The storage of all docks, and all watercraft or water oriented items shall also be subject to this property setback rule. Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary,the 10-foot setback for docks shall not apply to the extent necessary to allow ingress or egress of a pre-existing boat house. In order to protect the environmental and aesthetic qualities of the lakes, docks shall not extend further than 75 feet from the shoreline into the water and shall not be placed in water depth greater than 10 feet. The Board of Adjustment may grant a variance,through the variance process,to these provisions where it can be demonstrated that it is environmentally beneficial to do so. The variance hearing fee would be refunded if the variance is approved. These provisions shall apply to the use,maintenance and installation of any dock and accessory or ancillary structures or equipment at any time. Screening. Screening consisting of native trees and shrubs covering a minimum of 75 percent of the area(leaf on conditions) is required in the shore impact zone,bluff impact zone and wetland setback in order to retain the scenic beauty and rural character as viewed from lakes. To obtain a construction permit in this district, a revegetation plan shall be required for existing properties that do not meet this standard. J. Accessory Structure Size.Where a parcel contains buildable land area outside of the Required OHW Setback listed in the following table, additional accessory structure size cumulative maximum may be constructed on the parcel outside of the setbacks listed below and at a rate consistent with the following table: Required OHW Square feet of additional accessory Lake Classification structure per 1,000 square feet of Setback land area beyond required setback General Development 300 feet 64 Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3.1-7 March 17,2022