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Chairman Woog stated that five letters have been received from the following and will be <br /> made a part of the permanent record: Attorney representing Thomas Drong,Anthony and <br /> Thomas Drong, Pequot Lakes HRA, Branden Miller and Hildegard and Joseph Zwack. <br /> Public comment: Carrie Walsh, Bell Avenue, asked if the letters were for or against the <br /> variance. Mr. Woog stated that four were against and that one was uncertain. <br /> Susan Schwankle, next door neighbor, asked for clarification for the request. She was <br /> told it was a variance for lot line setbacks. <br /> Tom Drong, property owner across the street, stated that there is no curb&gutter and <br /> that this lot collects rainwater. Heavy rains do drain to his property,but only a portion as <br /> this lot collects most. He also had a concern that the house would obstruct the road and <br /> safety was an issue. <br /> Shelly Anderson stated that water is a huge problem and this would make the corner <br /> dangerous. <br /> Tom Schwankle commented on the traffic on the corner and wouldn't want a structure <br /> close to the street. Children plan in this area. Property line needs to be determined. <br /> Tom Drong stated he contacted the City in 2003 and was informed that those lots could <br /> not be built on because of the setbacks. He had wanted to purchase the lots at that time. <br /> Kevin McCormick, Landecker and Assoc., stated that there was not sufficient time to <br /> complete the survey work and once it has been completed, it will answer the <br /> Commission's questions. <br /> Commission Discussion: Most houses in the immediate vicinity have one-stall garages, <br /> this one has two stalls. There really is no need for a variance - a house could be built on <br /> the lot without encroaching on setbacks. One-foot contours will need to be included on <br /> the survey. <br /> A motion was made by Tom Adams, seconded by Mark Hallan, to table this matter, <br /> based on the following findings of fact: <br /> 1. Survey to include City water and sewer utilities. <br /> 2. Survey to include one-foot contours. <br /> 3. Survey to indicate maintained road surface. <br /> 4. Staff to clarify setback requirements. <br /> Roll Call Vote: Mr. Habein: Aye;Mr. Williams: Aye; Mr. Adams: Aye;Mr. Hallan: <br /> Aye;Mr. Varilek: Aye;Mr. Pederson: Aye. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. <br /> OPEN FORUM: There was no one in attendance for Open Forum. <br /> Planning Commission 3 <br /> April 21, 2005 <br />