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Applicants request a Variance to construct a dwelling within the setback of <br /> West Twin Lake <br /> Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report.Applicants were present. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding: <br /> • The setback requirements to Jack Pine Drive. Mr. Burslie stated there are <br /> no setback to the easement/private road. <br /> • When the Shoreline Ordinance was adopted by the city. Mr. Burslie stated <br /> the ordinance was adopted after the DNR shoreline rules establishment in <br /> the 1980's and the state updated the shoreline rules a couple years ago <br /> regarding lot width. <br /> • Variances on the adjacent properties <br /> • Chair L. Larson asked the applicant if he knew of the ordinances when he <br /> purchased the property. Mr.Warzecha stated he knew that building would <br /> require a variance. <br /> • The overhead power easement on the South side of the property. <br /> • Stormwater Management Plan <br /> • Updated survey of applicant and neighbor's properties <br /> • Placement of the septic system <br /> • Impervious coverage <br /> • House and Site plan <br /> • Mr.Warzecha wanted to be cohesive with the neighborhood hence the 50 <br /> ft setback on the plan,which he felt was no closer than his neighbors. <br /> • Can applicant meet the practical difficulties test? <br /> • Timeline for tabling a request <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT OPENED: <br /> Randy&Lee Branstad,4424 Jack Pine Drive, stated that his home is 6o ft from the <br /> OHW. Mr. Branstad read his letter opposing the variance. <br /> Dale Christensen,4392 Jack Pine Drive,would like staff to research the applicants' <br /> retaining wall in the application. Mr. Christensen gave an overview of his letter opposing <br /> the variance. Mr. Christensen stated his house was built before the 75 ft setback was <br /> established and he has concerns with the size of the home, proposed location/setback <br /> and septic placement. <br /> Patrick and Mary Ellen Oilman, 4406 Jack Pine Drive, read their letter opposing the <br /> variance. <br /> MINUTES 2 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> January 20, 2022 <br />