8A - Accessory Structure Height - Byrne

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C'ommulvi 1 y Ggy'f GR Pegjuot' _ INSTITUTE Ld.des� NEW BUSINESS- BYRNE ACCESSORY STRUCTURE HEIGHT Background Information: In September 2012, a land use permit was issued to a property owner to construct an accessory structure on the property located at 4905 Olson Road. The subject property is located on the north side of East Twin lake and is zoned"Shoreline Residential." It has been determined the height of the structure exceeds the maximum height allowed for accessory structures in the"Shoreline Residential'zone. In December 2013 Commissioner Hallan volunteered to conduct a site visit to verify the building height. He has also provided a drawing of his findings(attached). Mr. Byrne has been invited to the meeting to discuss options to remedy the situation. At a prior meeting two options were discussed: 1. Obtain an after-the-fact variance to exceed the maximum building height of an accessory structure in the Shoreline Residential Zone. 2. Alter the structure so the maximum height(as defined by ordinance) is 13 feet. Section 17-3.2. DEFINITIONS 45. Building Height. The vertical distance between the highest adjoining ground level at the building or ten(10) feet above the lowest ground level, whichever is lower, and the highest point of a flat roof or average height between the eaves and the highest ridge of gable, hip or gambrel roofs or ten feet below the peak, whichever is greater. Section 17-5.8 SHORELINE RESIDENTIAL (SR) Building height,accessory structure-feet,maximum 13 Pequot Lakes Staff Report 8(a)-1 March 20,2014