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Planning Commission Member Brown asked if Mr. Byrne had a contractor. Mr. Byrne <br /> stated he did but he was unable to attend due to illness. <br /> Mr. Erickson stated screening can be added,but inquired if it was from the lake or Olson <br /> Road. Grading needs to be done along the north and west sides and the lawn to the <br /> north Mr. Byrne plans to plant with trees. <br /> Planning Commission Member Oraskovich asked if the slope isn't toward the lake now. <br /> Mr. Erickson stated that was correct. <br /> Planning Commission Member Habein stated the plan indicates a 10/12 pitch and an <br /> 8/12 roof was actually built. Mr. Byrne concurred. Mr. Habein asked if they planned to <br /> build up the grade. Mr. Erickson stated yes, on 3 sides,with a knee high retaining wall <br /> on the north side. <br /> Planning Commission Member Habein asked if there is existing tar in front of the <br /> garage door. Mr. Byrne stated there is and Planning Commission Member Habein <br /> stated that side would not be in conformance then. <br /> Mr. Byrne stated the DNR owns the property to the east and this area would not be <br /> visible to anyone. The neighbors stated in their correspondence that they can't see the <br /> `., garage. <br /> Planning Commission Member Hallan stated that this property has been improved <br /> immensely. The Planning Commission has had several applications that we denied as <br /> people need to build according to the ordinance. In this case, 13 feet to prevent <br /> habitation. <br /> Planning Commission Member Habein stated it was a good intention to use the upper <br /> level for storage,but properties sell. Mr. Byrne stated this property will not change <br /> hands. Planning Commission Member Hallan stated it will change hands at some point. <br /> All sites are different and this structure does not stick out like a sore thumb. <br /> Mr. Byrne stated that it hasn't upset the immediate neighbors;two letters were received <br /> from properties within 350 feet and a response from a neighbor on the south side of the <br /> lake. He would like the Planning Commission to make note of that also. <br /> Planning Commission Member Brown stated she appreciates the fact that the structure <br /> is nice looking and the neighbors are not complaining,but the Planning Commission <br /> needs to look at the facts. Grading has gotten us into trouble before. Based on the <br /> Findings of Fact put together by Staff,there are no Findings to support approval. We <br /> MINUTES 4 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> October 16, 2014 <br />