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Police City of Pequot City Hall 218-568-8111 Lakes 218-568-5222 Fax 218-568-5647 Fax 218-568-5860 plpd @pequotlakes-mn.gov = 4638 County Road 11 cityhall @pequotlakes-mn.gov Fequot Lakes,MN 56472 www.pequotlakes-mn.gov August 25, 2008 Todd Grossmann 1498 Arden View Drive Arden Hills, MN 55112 RE: Variance to Expand Existing Nonconforming Structure on Nonconforming Lot Dear Mr. Grossmann: Please be advised that on August 21, 2008, the Planning Commission approved your variance request based on the following findings of fact: For a Variance for Construction on a Non-Conforming Lot 1. The lot width at the OHW and building line is 75 feet and does not conform to 100 foot minimum. 2. The strict interpretation of the Ordinance would create undue hardship and would be impractical. There are no options for the owner to make the lot conforming. The lot was in existence prior to the adoption of the current regulations. 3. The deviation from the Ordinance with attached conditions would still be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Ordinance, which is to provide for residential construction on the property. 4. The variance will not create a land use not permitted in the Shoreline Residential District. The property is currently used for residential purposes and will continue to be used for the same purpose. 5. A variance to construct on a non-conforming lot will not alter the essential character of the locality as surrounding properties are used for residential purposes and there is already an existing residence on this property. 6. Reasonable use of the property would not exists under the Ordinance if the lot dimension standards were strictly adhered to. For a Variance to Enlarge a Non-Conforming Structure 7. The current dwelling and deck encroach within the 104bot side yard setback.