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Police City of Pequot City Hall 218-568-8111 Lakes 218-568-5222 Fax 218-568-5647 Fax 218-568-5860 �,,plpd @pequotlakes-mn.gov = 4638 County Road 11 cityhall @pequotlakes-mn.gov Pequot Lakes,MN 56472 www.pequotlakes-mn.gov October 23, 2009 Steve and Billie Caouette 14426 — 1 90th Avenue NW Elk River, MN 55330 RE: Variance to Construct a Basement under an Existing Dwelling on a Non- Conforming Lot Dear Mr. and Mrs. Caouette: Please be advised that on October 15, 2009, the Board of Adjustment approved your variance request based on the following findings of fact: For a Variance to Enlarge a Non-Conforming Structure 1. The Ordinance would allow repair to the existing foundation, but not expansion. However, the expansion of a basement and walkout as proposed is inconsequential. The footprint is not expanded and the intensity of the overall structure is not increased. Deny this proposed use would create an undue hardship. 2. The strict interpretation of the Ordinance would be impractical because the expansion is inconsequential and incidental to the repair of the foundation. 3. A deviation, with conditions would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Ordinance as the foundation on the existing dwelling is in need of repair and the proposed basement is an inconsequential and incremental addition to the repair project. 4. The proposed residential use is permitted in the Shoreline Residential zone. 5. The variance will not alter the character of the neighborhood. Adjacent properties have homes that have basements and small, non-conforming lots. 6. Reasonable use of the property currently exists as residential use is already established, but the repair and expansion project, as proposed, is a minor and reasonable approach. On the construction on a non-conforming lot: