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Variance: 4473 Olson Lake Trail (Continued) M/S/P, Deziel/Schneider to take from the table The Flanagan Variance. VOTE: 9:0. Planner Dillerud explained that the applicant after tabling his application and waiving the 60 day review period, has revised his plans for the home remodel and expansion in order to reduce the horizontal encroachment into the Ordinary High Water Mark. The site is located on Lake DeMontreville. The applicant proposes to remove the two decks and convert the sunroom into a covered deck. He has also removed the encroachment into the sideyard setback area. Chairman Helwig said the two decks were the primary problem last time and asked if the applicant still requires a variance. The Planner said most of the home today is within the shoreland setback, and any work performed to the structure would require a variance and that the addition that squares off the building creates further encroachment. Commissioner Schneider asked if the concrete patio is.there today. The applicant said yes. Patrick Flanagan, Applicant Mr. Flanagan said they took off the decks and the sunroom will be converted to an open air covered deck. He said the area where the sunroom meets the house still has to be protected from the elements to prevent further deterioration. Commissioner Roth asked about 6X8 opening by the area where the patio was previously planned. The applicant said there will be no deck there, just doors to the outside. Commissioner Pelletier said she is concerned about the size of the home of the neighbors. The Planner said the conversion to the open air porch eliminates about 350 square feet of living area. M/S/P, Deziel/Van Zandt to recommend approval of the variance application for a remodel and addition to a house at 4473 Olson Lake Trail based on the findings that the lot was platted before current zoning and the shoreland overlay district were established, the proposal is deemed to be reasonable, and it will not alter the character of the neighborhood in any negative fashion, pursuant to the condition that plans are modified to reflect the open air porch. VOTE: 8:0:1 Abstain: Ptacek—Absent from last meeting. A