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Planning & Zoning Board October 8, 2008 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Pogalz made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:36 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 5 - 0. V. ACTION ITEMS A. Variance from the Ordinary High Water Level t o allow for the reconstruction of an accessory structure located at 1801 77 th St. Paul Bengtson, Associate Planner, presented the sta ff report. Mr. Bengtson explained that since the writing of th e staff report, staff identified additional issues with the application. Upon a sit e inspection, staff became aware that there are two existing accessory structures on the property, which would be counted as part of the total allowable accessory structures. Mr. Bengtson explained that a total of 3600 sq. ft. of accessory structures are allowed on a 4.89 acre parcel. In addition, the application includes a request to put a roof struct ure over part of an existing deck. He stated that because the existing deck is already an encroachment into the shoreland setback area, the proposed deck cover addition woul d also be considered an encroachment. City Staff recommended denial of the variance reque st based on the facts that the proposed addition would increase its nonconformity from the shoreland setback, the proposed addition would surpass the allowable acces sory buildings on the site, and the proposed deck cover addition would be an additional encroachment. Mr. Bengtson explained that without approval of the application, the applicant would still be able to rebuild exactly what existed prior to th e removal of his garage. Applicant, Ron Marier, 1801 77 th St., stated that his property is taxed at 5.14 acr es. On Peltier Lake, his house is the farthest away from t he lake as well as the highest. His plan is to install a handicapped lift system in the home . Mr. Marier said that in order to receive approval, he would move the addition back t o match the setback of the house. He explained that they take care of people in an assis ted living type of process. He is planning to add a mud room to correct a water probl em as well as to increase the area for handicap access. Mr. Marier would like to keep thi s tradition going into the future. He stated that without the addition, he would probably have to sell the property. Mr. Marier would really like to keep the property in his famil y and would keep the property as pristine as it is now. Board members discussed the possibility of the addi tion being moved towards the front of the home. Mr. Marier stated that he has been pl anning this project for many years and explained why the addition is located as proposed. Mr. Marier noted that a different location would change the aesthetics of the house. He would like to keep the original integrity of the home. Mr. Marier explained the hi story of the property as well as the existing structures on the site.