3A - Variance to Expand Nonconforming Structure, Schulz

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© MUNIT Y .TROWTH city of I N S T I T U T E Pequot Ftlxrris in.Sinall Tcawn Planning & ineligible for a one-time addition under Section 17-4.4, Subpart 4, Nonconforming Structures and Uses. The applicants are trying to qualify for the one-time addition by removing all of the construction done under the prior variance and then apply the one-time addition requirements to the original structure. If the Planning Commission opts to consider that approach, the following conditions should be applied to the approval: 1. 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. It is especially important the applicant understand the Condition #6 would prohibit reconstruction of the existing dwelling. While it is understandable that the property owner would want to keep the existing setback, which provides a unique and intimate experience with the lake, the City is not compelled in this instance to provide for an increase in that use. There is ample room on this property to construct a fully conforming dwelling. Reconstruction of the existing dwelling combined with an addition would not be consistent with the provisions of the Ordinance. We would recommend that such an approach be denied. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3(a)-3 November 20th,2008