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COMMUNITYGRoWTH <br /> I N S T I T U T E <br /> October 7, 2008 Experts in Small Town Planning <br /> Elaine May <br /> 13020 Maywood Lane <br /> Minnetonka, MN 55343 <br /> Re: Property in Pequot Lakes <br /> Dear Ms. May, <br /> As you are aware, the City of Pequot Lakes has received reports that your prior addition <br /> did not conform to the side-yard setback. This is confirmed by the survey that was <br /> prepared for the side-yard variance request of your neighbor,Thomas Link. <br /> We received our files and it appeared that you indicated a 12-foot side-yard setback, <br /> which would be conforming. It is our understanding now that you intended that <br /> number to indicate the dimension of the addition, not the setback amount. That means <br /> your existing structure was non-conforming. <br /> The City of Pequot Lakes allows a one-time addition to an existing non-conforming <br /> structure. Although we did not consider this at the time we issued your permit (we <br /> believed your structure to be conforming), it would appear that you meet the criteria for <br /> a one-time addition, with the possible exception of the not itself being non-conforming. <br /> The criteria are as follows, from Section 17-4.4, Subpart 4: <br /> 4. A one-time addition to a non-conforming principle structure shall be <br /> permitted subject to the following: <br /> A. The non-conformity is due solely to setbacks. <br /> B. The addition is not within the shore impact zone. <br /> C. The addition will not encroach further into any setback. <br /> D. The size of the addition shall not exceed fifty percent of the size of <br /> the structure it is being added to. <br /> E. The total footprint of the structure, once the addition is completed, <br /> shall not exceed 2,500 square feet, including decks,porches,patios <br /> and other projections. <br /> F. For reasons of structural integrity, a basement may be allowed <br /> under the addition only where a basement exists in the original <br /> structure. <br /> G. Additional screening is provided to screen the addition as viewed <br /> from adjacent properties,public roads and the surface water. <br /> H. A stormwater management plan is implemented that directs <br /> stormwater away from adjacent properties and surface waters. <br /> L The height of the addition shall not exceed the height of the existing <br /> structure. <br /> J. Beyond minor alterations needed to accommodate the addition, no <br /> structural modifications shall be made to the original structure. <br /> 14084 Baxter Drive, Suite 7 1 Baxter, Minnesota 56425 1 866.900.3064 1 www.communitygrowth.com <br />