03-17-2022 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes

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Mr.Warzecha stated they have provided all the updates that were requested from the January Planning&Zoning Commission Meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT OPENED: MaryEllen&Patrick Ottman, 4406 Jack Pine Drive. Mrs. Ottman asked if the septic system is allowed to be installed under powerlines. Ms. Bittner stated that staff did not receive direction from the Commission to inquire about the requirements from the power company regarding the septic system. Mr.Warzecha explained the reason for the placement for the septic, power easement and setback requirements. PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED. A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Norton, seconded by Planning Commission Member Ellering,to approve the Variance to construct a dwelling in the setback of West Twin Lake,based on the following Findings of Fact: 1. The subject property is located at 4412 Jack Pine Drive and is in the "Shoreline Residential"and"Rural Residential"zones. 2. The subject property is vacant. 3. The applicant proposes to construct a 1,552 square foot dwelling 58 feet from the Ordinary High Water Mark(OHW). The setback from the OHW in the Shoreline Residential zone is 75 feet. 4. The subject property is served by a deep well and compliant septic system. 5. The applicant has provided a storm water management plan created by a licensed engineer. The proposed plan manages stormwater runoff generated by the proposed dwelling for the 5-year storm event by utilizing swales on the east and west sides of the dwellings and drainage areas (infiltration basins)located north and south of the proposed dwelling location. The proposed"north basin"is .63' feet with an area of 184 sf. The proposed"south basin"is .32' deep with an area of 218 sf. The engineer noted the subject property contains"sandy soils"and the "two basins capture 100% of the runoff from the new home on a 5 year storm." 6. The applicant has established that there are practical difficulties in complying with the Code. Jack Pine Drive dissects subject property leaving insufficient space to construct a dwelling on the north side of the roadway meeting the 75- foot setback. a. The property owner proposed to utilize the property in a reasonable manner. The proposed dwelling is modest in size and is situated on the property similar to other dwellings in the vicinity of the subject property. The proposed location of the dwelling is not within the Shore Impact Zone 1. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property (location of the roadway and powerline and limited buildable area)was not created by the landowner. MINUTES 2 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission March 17, 2022