8. Approval of November 19, 2015 Minutes

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MINUTES Pequot Lakes Planning Commission November 19, 2015 2 A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Habein, seconded by Planning Commission Member Hallan, to approve the Variance with no conditions, based on the following Findings of Fact: 1. The subject property is located at 27480 West Twin Lake Drive and is in the “Shoreline Residential” zone. 2. The property contains an existing dwelling with an attached garage. 3. The existing impervious coverage of the property is 26%, including the 7% created by the encroachment of West Twin Lake Drive. 4. The applicant proposes to construct a 384 square foot accessory structure. 5. The overall proposed impervious surface coverage of the property is 27.3%. 6. The applicant has established that there are practical difficulties in complying with the Code as West Twin Lake Drive was constructed in such a manner that it encroaches upon applicants’ property, increasing the impervious coverage. Applicant is unable to add impervious coverage and stay within the parameters of the Code. 7. The deviation from the Code will still be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City Code and Comprehensive Plan. 8. Accessory structures are an accessory use in the Shoreline Residential Zone. The Variance will not create a land use not permitted in the Shoreline Residential zone. 9. The subject property is surrounded by residential development. The Variance will not alter the essential character of the locality of the subject property. 10. The Variance does not appear to be for economic reasons alone and reasonable use of the property seems to exist under the Code. All members voted “aye”. Motion carried. Chair seils closed the Public Hearing. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA: None. OPEN FORUM: None. NEW BUSINESS: a. John Babinski Permit Extension Dawn Bittner explained the Staff Report. A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Wilson, seconded by Planning Commission Member Oraskovich, to approve the extension of Land Use Permit Number 05-03. All members voted “aye”. Motion carried.