11-20-2008 Planning Commission Minutes

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3. A deviation, with conditions limited the construction to the conditions found in L Section 17-4.4, Subpart 4 (one-time addition) would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Ordinance. 4. The proposed residential use is permitted in the Shoreline Residential zone. 5. The variance will not alter the character of the neighborhood. Adjacent properties have homes that have OHW encroachments similar to the dwelling on this property. 6. Reasonable use of the property has existed on the property for decades. The Ordinance provides for reasonable use of this property. On the construction on a non-conforming lot: 7. Strictly applying the minimum lot width requirement would prohibit any construction on the property and thereby create an undue hardship. 8. The lot size, which was not created by the land owner, creates a situation where strict adherence to the Ordinance would be impractical. 9. A deviation to provide for construction on a non-conforming lot would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance, which would be to provide for residential construction on the property. 10. The proposed residential use is permitted in the Shoreline Residential zone. 11. The variance will not alter the character of the neighborhood. Adjacent properties have homes that have OHW encroachments similar to the dwelling on this property. 12. Without a variance for lot width, reasonable use of the property would not exist. After discussion, the following conditions were added: �. The size of the addition shall not exceed fifty percent of the size of the structure it is being added to. 2. For reasons of structural integrity, a basement may be allowed under the addition only where a basement existed in the original structure. 3. Additional screening is provided to screen the addition as viewed from adjacent properties, public roads and the surface water. 4. A stormwater management plan is implemented that directs stormwater away from adjacent properties and surface waters. 5. The height of the addition shall not exceed the height of the existing structure. 6. Beyond minor alterations needed to accommodate the addition, no structural modifications shall be made to the original structure. 7. A formal floor plan shall be submitted indicating the dwelling does not exceed 1,564 square feet and the elevations are not higher than existing roofline. 8. The north side of the new garage can be no closer than 125 feet from the OHW. Public Comment: None. MINUTES 4 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission November 20, 2008