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Mr. Byrne further stated he was not aware it might be too high until City Planner Burslie <br /> and Zoning Administrator Bittner visited. The City received 2 complaints after the roof <br /> was completed for months. Planning Commission Member Hallan came out and did <br /> actual measurements. Mr. Byrne questioned why a complaint was registered four to five <br /> months after the roof was completed. <br /> Mr. Byrne also explained he had been placed on the Planning Commission Agenda but <br /> could not attend due to medical reasons and his job has had him gone January through <br /> June. As for the structure, at this point it has been roofed, fascia and soffits completed <br /> before the complaint was issued. If we are looking at altering the structure, that is <br /> financially extremely excessive. <br /> When asked, Mr. Byrne stated a patio door was used on the new addition rather than a <br /> garage door as depicted on the plans because ProBuild had the patio door and he had <br /> gotten an unbelievable price and it fit into the exact opening. This garage is not going to <br /> be for habitation. He explained he builds furniture for low income people. The upper <br /> level is for storage. <br /> Brian Erickson stated the workshop has no hot or cold water or a toilet. The patio door <br /> provides excellent lighting and room to move items in and out of there. The grade has <br /> not been established; the grade can easily come up a block and a half on the west side <br /> and the north side. Final grade needs to be established. <br /> Mr. Byrne stated he is requesting the Planning Commission to approve the After-the- <br /> Fact Variance. <br /> Public comment: None. <br /> Mr. Erickson stated he has done planting of trees over the years for Mr. Byrne and Mr. <br /> Byrne plans to plant the hillside lawn into a natural grove. The north and west sides of <br /> the garage were grade issues. They need to get the water runoff taken care of and then <br /> plant trees. Mr. Byrne stated 125 trees have been planted on the property over the <br /> years. <br /> Planning Commission Member Hallan asked to see the elevation plans. Zoning <br /> Administrator Bittner provided them from the file. Planning Commission Member <br /> Hallan stated that the plan submitted would not even come close to 13 feet. The person <br /> who drew the plans may want to put something together that is correct. The plan is <br /> considerably different than what was built; the garage is shorter than the plan. Mr. <br /> Burslie stated the Code must be met no matter what the application and plans state. <br /> MINUTES <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission 3 <br /> October 16, 2014 <br />