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Police City Of Pequot City Hall <br /> 218-568-8111 Lakes 218-568-5222 <br /> Fax 218-568-5647 Fax 218-568-58610 <br /> plpd@pequot1akes-mn,,gov 4638 County Road 11 <br /> cityhall@pequotlakes-mn.gov <br /> Pequot Lakes,MN 56472 <br /> www.pequotlakes-mn.gov <br /> August 29,2008 <br /> Thomas and Janice Link <br /> 12330 Alamo Circle NE,#A <br /> Blaine,MN" 55449 <br /> Re:: Variance Request for Accessory Structure in Side-Yard Setback: <br /> PIN: 291260000010009 <br /> 5821 South Linden Road <br /> Dear.Mr, and Mrs.Link: <br /> Please be advised that the Planning Conunission,at their regular monthly meeting August <br /> 21, 2008,unanimously voted to deny your variance request,based on the following <br /> Findings of Fact: <br /> 1. The structure,as it has been constructed,encroaches within the side yard setback. <br /> 2. The strict interpretation of the Ordinance would not create an undue hardship or <br /> be impractical as there is ample room on the property to construct the accessary <br /> structure in a conforming location. <br /> 3. The deviation from the Ordinance would not be in keeping with the spirit and <br /> intent of the Ordinance. The side yard setbacks contained within the Ordinance <br /> are intended for such things as fire safety, buffering, maintenance, privacy and <br /> property values. The encroachment into the setback creates safety concerns, <br /> buffering issues, difficulties in maintenance, privacy concerns and potentially <br /> impairs adjacent property values. <br /> 4. The Variance will not create a land use not permitted in the Shoreline Residential <br /> District. An accessory structure is a permitted use in the Shoreland Residential <br /> zone. <br /> 5. The neighborhood is a mix of shoreline residential properties. Granting the <br /> variance would not alter the character of the neighborhood. <br /> 6.. Reasonable use of the property exists under the Ordinance with the game located <br /> outside of the side yard setback. <br /> If you have any questions,please feel free to contact me. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Dawn Bittner <br /> Zoning Administrator <br /> C: Planning Commission <br />