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b. Tom and Toni Fleck Land Use Permit Discussion <br /> Mr. Marohn explained that he has been working with the Fleck's for quite a while <br /> deciding what to do with their existing cabin. They have a unique situation where the <br /> cabin is approximately 15 feet from the lake. There are 3 options in the Ordinance and <br /> they chose the 50% addition that would not go closer to the lake. <br /> Mr. Marohn also explained that there has been a discrepancy between the architect and <br /> Community Growth and City Staff as to the correct number for the 50% addition. A final <br /> site visit discovered where the discrepancy came from. It is a grey area,but the architect <br /> was counting the well house/pump house as habitable area. <br /> The contractor was present, John Koupal from Start to Finish Builders and Remodelers. <br /> He explained the Fleck's desire to keep the addition at 16 feet, rather than 15 feet, 4 <br /> inches,which meets the 50%number City Staff determined. When asked, Mr. Koupal <br /> stated that the foundation for the cabin does not include the well house. The screen porch <br /> on the lake side has no foundation and is on piers;this area is now enclosed and not used <br /> as a porch. <br /> Mr. Marohn stated that the pump house is an ancillary structure; it cannot be accessed <br /> from inside the dwelling. The implications are 9 square feet. <br /> Mr. Koupal stated the cabin will be gutted from inside with new shingles and windows. <br /> They need to take the floor boards up to place the water lines; it is now open space <br /> underneath. It is a seasonal cabin now but they want to use it year-round. <br /> Mr. Marohn stated there can be no structural changes to the existing cabin. If the well <br /> house is being counted in the square footage, it has to stay the way it is,no changes. <br /> They plan to demolish it. <br /> Mr. Marohn reminded the Planning Commission that it is their interpretation to count the <br /> well house or not as part of the structure. The homeowners haven't ignored the <br /> ordinance. Mr. Hallan stated that he does not have a problem with the addition being 16 <br /> feet. This is a grey area and Staff cannot approve this. <br /> It was the general consensus of the Planning Commission to allow the addition at 16 feet. <br /> It was important that this was discussed with the Planning Commission. Staff will issue a <br /> modification to their Land Use Permit. <br /> Mr. Marohn reminded Mr. Koupal that removal of the trees by the water will require a <br /> separate site visit. Staff will schedule several Planning Commission members to attend. <br /> Removal of trees in the SIZ needs permission from the Planning Commission. <br /> OLD BUSINESS: <br /> Gloria Dei Church Update: <br /> MINUTES 3 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> August 18, 2011 <br />