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3. The deviation from the Ordinance would not be in keeping with the spirit and <br /> intent of the Ordinance as the reason for limiting the amount cumulative <br /> accessory structure size on residential properties was to preserve the rural <br /> character of the area. <br /> 4. The variance, if granted, will not create a land use that is not permitted in the <br /> zone. Accessory structures are allowed and permitted in the Rural Residential <br /> zone. <br /> 5. The variance has the potential to alter the essential character of the locality, as the <br /> character is currently rural, and low-density residential. The ordinance is designed <br /> to limit the bulk and density of accessory structures in residential neighborhoods <br /> and granting this variance would create bulk and density beyond what is allowed <br /> in other parts of the neighborhood. <br /> 6. Reasonable use of the property currently exists under the Ordinance as the <br /> property currently contains both a dwelling unit with an attached garage and a <br /> 1,920-square-foot accessory structure. <br /> All members voted"aye". Motion carried. <br /> Staff was directed to meet with Mr. Mlaskoch to discuss possible options for removal. <br /> Mr. Mlaskoch asked if it could be used as a fish house. Staff will discuss this with him. <br /> APPLICANT: Wilderness Resort Villas, LLC. <br /> Applicant requests to Rezone from Commercial Shoreline to Open Space. <br /> There was no one in attendance representing applicant. Mr. Marohn explained the Staff <br /> Report. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> A motion was made by John Derksen, seconded by Mark Hallan, to recommend rezoning <br /> from Commercial Shoreline to Open Space, based on the following findings of fact: <br /> 1. The rezoning to Open Space is consistent with the City of Pequot Lakes <br /> Comprehensive Plan, which states as a policy that the City should protect and <br /> enhance natural resources and open space contributing to the character and <br /> vitality of Pequot Lakes. <br /> 2. The rezoning to Open Space is consistent with the purpose and intent of the Open <br /> Space classification, which states that lands set aside as part of the development <br /> process should be zoned Open Space. <br /> 3. The Open Space zone is compatible with every other zoning classification, so <br /> there are not any incompatibility issues with surrounding properties. <br /> 4. There are not any lot, use, and density requirements for the Open Space zone as <br /> any size property can be zoned Open Space. <br /> Planning Commission 3 <br /> January 19, 2006 <br />