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APPLICANT: Tom Saatzer Applicant requests a Variance to Create an Undersized Parcel Applicant was not present but was represented by Ted Pederson, Realtor,representing both Mr. Saatzer and Ron Schaefer. Mr. Marohn explained the Staff Report. Chairman Pederson stated he would like to discuss both the Variance and Metes and Bounds Subdivision simultaneously. Mr. Marohn explained that the property owners would like this issue resolved. The solution would be to subtract from the Saatzer parcel and add to the Schaefer parcel. A lot line adjustment would make the Saatzer parcel nonconforming. It would lessen the nonconformity of the Schaefer parcel There can't be a second dwelling built on either the Saatzer or ae parcels,neither parcel can be subdivided fiuther. This lot line adjustment impact on that. Public Comment: Mr. Pederson stated an honest mistake was made b c aefer, a civic minded person. He made a mistake, is embarrassed and uld like to correct Public Comment Closed. Mr. Levenske asked if the Variance . asked, it creates conforming lot. Mr. Marohn stated that both parcels woul` conforming. Variance allows for the creation of the nonconforming lot. Ted Pederson stated that chaefer pl t mov the carport and the shed. Council Member on ask Mr. Saatz would still be able to build a house. Mr. Marohn explaine Saa can remov ravel trailer and build a house without a Variance of A moti as ma om s, seconded by Cheri Seils,to approve the Variance, base the followin ings pplicant ha ueste variance to create an undersized parcel in the Rural Re tial Zone. 2. The s t prope is 5.01 acres in size and is located at 6368 North Sluetter Road. 3. The subjec currently meets all the minimum lot and use requirements of the code. A the subdivision, it will not meet the lot size requirement. 4. The subject property is being used in a reasonable manner. The subject property contains a conforming dwelling,water well house, and sewer system. 5. The plight of the land owner is due to circumstances not created by the land owner. The encroaching accessory structure was constructed over the property line by the property owner to the south. 6. The deviation from the ordinance will create a non-conforming property. The subject property will be 4.67 acres while 5 acres are required. The creation of an undersized property is not in harmony with the general purposed and intent of the Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. MINUTES 4 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission December 15, 2011