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Page 35, line 37, "meeting 10 times over 7 months". <br /> Page 36, line 3: Mr. Marohn stated that last month we talked about the Highway 371 <br /> improvements not ever happening. This is still on the list of priorities and it is important <br /> that we do say this. It doesn't really affect our plan and what we want to do. It doesn't <br /> drastically change our Comprehensive Plan update. <br /> The meeting was called to order by Chairman Woog at 7:05 p.m. <br /> Chairman Woog opened the Public Hearings: <br /> APPLICANT: David Lind <br /> Applicant requests a Variance to Modify Non-Conforming Dwelling by Increasing <br /> Height and Encroach SSTS within OHW, Sideyard and Street Setbacks. <br /> Mr. Marohn explained the Staff Report. Applicant was present. <br /> Mr. Lind indicated he would like to renovate the house but to add a basement that would <br /> be 2 feet higher. He also proposes to lower the impervious coverage from 32.8%to <br /> approximately 27.5%. Mr. Marohn stated that Staff finding is to not recommend <br /> approval of the Variance. However, Staff has included 8 conditions to mitigate concerns <br /> if the Planning Commission is inclined to approve the Variance. <br /> Mr. Lind indicated the Staff Report refers to a deck on the east side, but it should say <br /> west; number 5 should state east, not west. He is requesting to increase the basement by <br /> 2 feet and the Staff Report states it would intensify an existing nonconforming structure. <br /> He explained that the increase is necessary to accommodate the plumbing. Mr. Marohn <br /> stated that the Statute allows him to maintain what he has. By enlarging the basement it <br /> intensifies the existing structure. It can be maintained exactly as it is. <br /> Mr. Hallan stated the survey looks like it is the same as last time while the narrative <br /> indicates a reduction in impervious coverage by about 5%. Staff explained the survey <br /> had not been changed and was included for discussion purposes. <br /> Mr. Lind explained there is a letter from the League of Minnesota cities and there was an <br /> article in the paper after our last meeting. There are things that cities need to do to <br /> reevaluate their codes. There are many places in town that exceed 20%. The Staff <br /> Report states to reduce the impervious coverage, but to eliminate the driveway or the tar <br /> at the top by the garage is ridiculous. Some of the direction is not common sense. Many <br /> places on the lake are this way. Now his hands are tied with the Variance situation. This <br /> issue will keep coming forward with other people wanting to make changes. <br /> Chairman Woog stated the City would have had a hard time approving a Variance due to <br /> impervious coverage on this property. An existing nonconformity cannot be increased; <br /> impervious coverage needs to be reduced. Historically the Planning Commission would <br /> MINUTES 2 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> October 21, 2010 <br />