09-15-2011 Planning Commission Minutes

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2. Make recommendation to the City Council to adopt the Code; or 3. Since we don't have a full Commission in attendance,think about it until next month. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to continue discussion at the October meeting. The Breezy Point Inspector, Scott Sedusky, was in attendance and will supply additional information and examples for next month. c. KC Companies Mr. Marohn explained that Tommy Woog,member of the Economic Development Committee,has brought the facelift that KC Companies had done to his attention. KC Companies did a phenomenal job renovating the storefront of their building along Front Street. That is investing in the community. d. Fleck Project Update,John Koupal—Start to Finish Remodeling Mr. Koupal explained that he is asking permission to remove and replace the roof on the Fleck residence. It is a non-conforming structure and they are constructing a 50% addition. He stated the supporting piers for the porch area had sunk;they removed them, dug down 5 feet and filled it with concrete. They are piers, not a block foundation. He also stated he couldn't see the roof rafters until the sheetrock ceiling had been removed. Mr. Marohn stated they could rebuild a new structure in the exact dimensions. They can maintain and repair the existing. He also explained the statute changes. Removing and replacing the piers are structural changes. The wall on the lakeside (porch area)will need to be reinforced; it will have new windows and headers. The foundation for the rest of the structure will not be reinforced; the 3 piers are new. Mr. Marohn explained there are only 2 options: 1. Follow the conditions of the permit and City Code; or this project is done and their only option is to build a new house 75 feet back from the lake; 2. Acknowledge we understand these plans; they are not major changes but are outside the spirit of the City Code. For this application it is not a huge difference and will not be more noticeable from the lake. It was the consensus to allow the reasonable option. However, homeowners should look ahead and do due diligence ahead of time to be sure structure is solid. Mr. Marohn explained that this action is an interpretation of the City Code, not a Variance request. They have the right to maintain the existing structure which would include replacement of the ceiling with equivalent roof truss system and a bearing wall on the outside lakeside wall, being consistent with Section 4 of the Code. Minutes 3 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission September 15, 2011