8.b Draft minutes 07-11-2023 Planning Commission
July 11, 2023
The Scandia Planning Commission held their regular monthly meeting on the above date. The
meeting was conducted in-person and virtually over an electronic platform. All participants who
joined the meeting remotely could hear each other and contribute to discussions.
Chair Travis Loeffler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following were in attendance:
Commissioners Laszlo Fodor, Jan Hogle, Kirsten Libby, Travis Loeffler and Perry Rynders.
Staff present: City Planner TJ Hofer, City Administrator Kyle Morell, and City Clerk Brenda
Eklund. City Council member Steve Kronmiller was also present.
PUBLIC FORUM
There were no public comments.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA, MINUTES
Rynders, second by Hogle, moved to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
Hogle, second by Fodor, moved to approve the June 6, 2023 minutes as presented. Motion
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING: MINOR SUBDIVISION AND VARIANCE FROM IMPROVED
ROAD FRONTAGE STANDARDS WITHIN THE SHORELAND MANAGEMENT
OVERLAY DISTRICT AT PID 15.032.20.23.0004 (NOVAK AVENUE N). CHRIS AND
VICKI TAYLOR, APPLICANTS
The applicants are proposing to split an existing 176-acre parcel into three parcels with one of
those parcels designated as an outlot. Parcel 1 is proposed to be approximately 5 acres, Parcel 2
(Outlot A) is proposed to be approximately 11 acres, and Parcel 3 is proposed to be
approximately 160 acres. The subject parcel located at the end of Novak Avenue North is
currently used for a single-family residence and farmland. The applicants are also requesting
consideration of a variance to defer improving their portion of Novak Avenue North until a later
date due to unknown future road alignment. The existing traveled surface of Novak Avenue
North is not centered in the existing right of way. Much of the existing ditch and some of the
road support is on private property. Future extension of this road will require re-constructing
portions of the existing roadway to re-align the traveled surface with the existing right of way.
The exact locations and timeline of this re-alignment are currently unknown.
Planner Hofer presented the staff report with a detailed explanation of the request. Hofer
described the Unified Development Code standards for a minor subdivision and concluded that
the Preliminary Plat and Final Plat reviewed with the application are in compliance. Hofer
recommended that the City require cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication at the rate of $3,000 for
each residential unit.
Planner Hofer reviewed the criteria and process to consider a variance request to defer improving
their portion of Novak Avenue North and concluded the variance from required road
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improvements be denied. The 300 feet in front of Parcel 1 is the required lot frontage necessary
to have a buildable lot.
Planner Hofer reported that the Public Works Director does not support the variance request. The
roadway should be widened to 24 ft. per the Engineer’s Specifications to accommodate Public
Works maintenance equipment and to accommodate adequate space for Fire and Emergency
vehicles to stage in the roadway while allowing safe passage for passing vehicles.
Planner Hofer explained that the applicant has not established a practical difficulty that warrants
a variance being issued to defer improvements to the right-of-way. Right-of-way is being
dedicated for a road that is identified within the 2040 Comprehensive Plan as a gap area. Every
subdivision in the City is required to improve right-of-way when it is dedicated. Hofer explained
that if the Commission wishes to recommend approval of the variance, findings need to be
established that support the variance review criteria. Hofer prepared conditions of approval if the
Commission decided to recommend approval.
Chair Loeffler opened the public hearing at 7:15p.m.
Chair Loeffler described one written comment received from neighbor Jamey Austad who was in
favor of the proposal.
Liz Tarlizzo, Scandia Trail: Asked for clarification of the minor subdivision and the size of the
parcels. Said she would be concerned about future development of Parcel 3. Chair Loeffler said
any future subdivision of Parcel 3 is unknown. Tarlizzo said her opinion is that the road should
be improved.
Rynders, second by Hogle, moved to close the hearing at 7:18 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Discussion by the Commission concluded that they have no issues with the minor subdivision.
Currently there is an existing residence on parcel 3, and any future lots would require a public
process to subdivide.
Chair Loeffler summarized the Commission’s site visit. They viewed the property and learned
that the lots are in a trust. The applicants will be building a house for themselves on Parcel 1 that
is separate from the farm trust.
Rynders, second by Hogle, moved to approve the minor subdivision for Taylor Addition.
Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Hogle asked when do the road improvements need to be made? Planner Hofer
said the UDC does not state an immediate need; however, generally a subdivision will construct
the road before the houses are built. The improvements must be made to line up with other
permits such as grading, drainage, stormwater and building permits.
Chair Loeffler noted that the existing road that provides frontage to Parcel 1 would need to be
doubled in width and moved over to line up with the underlying right-of-way. The recommended
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cul de sac would eventually need to be removed in the future when the connection north to
Oakhill Road occurs. Loeffler asked if the existing driveway to Parcel 3 which is in very good
shape can be used as the turnaround as there is plenty of area there. Loeffler proposed that 66’
feet be dedicated but completion to road standards be deferred.
Applicant Chris Taylor addressed the Commission and explained that presently they snow plow
Novak Avenue to Highway 97, and the City comes later for cleanup. They have been doing the
primary plowing for the past 18 years in order to get in and out of their farm in a timely manner.
Council member Kronmiller asked if the owners can grant the city an access agreement in lieu of
a roadway? Administrator Morell said this could be pursued as public use of private property but
would need to consultation with legal staff.
Planner Hofer noted implications of drainage issues could occur and be made the city’s
responsibility. Hofer also said that temporary cul de sacs are addressed in the UDC.
Chair Loeffler said this minor subdivision creates one new residence. If road maintenance needs
to be done by the city, can there be any authorization to not maintain the 300 feet of frontage
along Parcel 1? Administrator Morell said he doesn’t know at this time if a private owner can
maintain a public road, although they have been plowing Novak Avenue out of necessity.
Commissioner Rynders said that outside of economic concerns, there is a practical basis for not
requiring improvements at this time, such as that the right-of-way is not lining up properly. At
what point in the future should it be required and enforced? At the time of a future subdivision or
change in ownership? Rynders said he is suggesting to approve the variance with findings that
use of the unimproved road surface is a reasonable use of the property. It would be illogical to
improve this section of the road and not the rest of Novak Avenue. Rynders said the variance
meets criteria #2 due to unique circumstances to the property. The variance is the minimum
action because no alterations to the road will maintain the current road alignment.
Planner Hofer said staff should be directed to research how to require the road improvements in
the future. If not now, when? There could be three scenarios: at the time of a future subdivision,
when Novak Avenue is improved, or when the connection to Oakhill Road occurs.
Rynders, second by Hogle, moved to approve the variance as recommended by the City
Planner, with amendments to the findings and striking Condition #1 (landscape plan) for a
resolution prepared for City Council. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
The recommendation to approve the minor subdivision and variance will be presented to the City
Council at their meeting on July 18, 2023.
PUBLIC HEARING: VARIANCE TO REPLACE A NONCONFORMING ACCESSORY
STRUCTURE AT 18794 LAYTON AVE N. CRAIG PITTMAN, APPLICANT
The applicant is requesting approval for a variance to allow the demolition of a detached garage
located on the northwest part of 18794 Layton Avenue to reconstruct an accessory structure and
add an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) above the structure. The ADU is not a part of the variance
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but will be handled administratively through the city. The replacement would also rotate the
structure so that the overhead garage doors face Langley Avenue. This location requires a
variance because of the 20’ setback from the rear property line (50’required) and that the
structure is located on a legal non-conforming lot within the existing zoning. The lot is 0.17-
acres in size; the RR-N – Rural Residential Neighborhood and Shoreland Overlay District
requires a minimum lot size of 2.5 acres, and a 50’ rear property setback.
Planner Hofer presented the staff report with a detailed explanation of the request. Hofer
concluded that the variance meets the criteria and recommended approval with findings and
conditions. The existing garage has structural issues that alterations would not be able to address.
No other reasonable location exists that would meet lot setbacks. Conditions included
compliance with the Watershed District and a site plan showing the driveway relocated to
comply with setbacks.
Rynders, second by Hogle, moved to open the public hearing at 7:57 p.m. Motion carried 5-
0.
Staff presented one written comment from neighbor Carol Varhalla who was in support of the
variance request.
Rynders, second by Hogle, moved to close the hearing at 7:58 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioners supported that this is a small building being replaced in same 20’x 20’ footprint.
Commissioner Rynders recommended a change to finding #4 to state “Economic conditions are
not solely a factor in the variance…”
Rynders, second by Fodor, moved to recommend to the City Council approval of the
variance to reconstruct an accessory structure at 18794 Layton Avenue. Motion carried 5-0
by roll call vote.
The recommendation to approve the variance will be presented to the City Council at their
meeting on July 18, 2023.
PUBLIC HEARING: VARIANCES FOR AN EXPANSION ON THE DWELLING AND
FOR AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE, BOTH WITHIN THE LAKE SETBACK AT
18510 NORELL AVE N. ERIC BOYLES AND MICKIE DENT, APPLICANTS
The applicants are requesting approval of a Variance to construct an addition to their primary
residence at 18510 Norell Avenue that encroaches into the setback for the ordinary high-water
level from Big Marine Lake and to construct an accessory structure within the ordinary high-
water level setback in the rear yard.
Planner Hofer presented the staff report with a detailed explanation of the request. The existing
residence is a legally nonconforming structure that was approved through a variance by a
document recorded on March 18, 1993, that allowed for the construction of the dwelling with a
42 ft. setback from the ordinary high-water level (OHWL) of Big Marine Lake. Since the
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dwelling was constructed, the OHWL of Big Marine Lake has fallen so that the existing structure
now sits 50 ft. away from the OHWL. The proposed expansion to the principal structure will
increase the encroachment into the OHWL by 10.4 ft., for a setback of 39.6 ft. The existing
detached accessory structure is located 6.4 ft into the OHWL, while the proposed accessory
building would be located 25 ft. from the OHWL.
Hofer concluded that the criteria for granting a variance cannot be met for either request and
recommended denial of the variances. The proposed expansion to the dwelling is reasonable in
its use but does not meet the standards of a practical difficulty established in the UDC and is not
consistent with the Shoreland Management Overlay. Other alternatives exist for improving the
existing structure such as alterations and expansions that either maintains the OHWL setback
nonconformity without increasing the nonconformity or expanding into the front setback with a
variance. The plight of the landowner is directly due to circumstances created by the property
owner. The applicant is requesting approval to increase a nonconformity on an existing legally
nonconforming use where no practical difficulty exists. Alterations or expansion to the dwelling
could be done in other locations that may still require a variance, but will be a more minimal
action than further encroaching towards the lake.
In addressing the accessory structure to be rebuilt 25’ from the OHWL, Hofer explained that
there is a practical difficulty regarding locating an accessory structure on the site. The lot has
essentially no area where a structure can be built without a variance. An accessory structure
could be located elsewhere on the lot that would minimize the setback encroachment into the
OHWL; however, a variance is likely to still be required.
Hofer explained that if the Commission wishes to recommend approval of the variances, findings
need to be established that support the variance review criteria. Hofer prepared conditions of
approval if the Commission decided to recommend approval.
Rynders, second by Hogle, moved to open the public hearing at 8:14 p.m. Motion carried 5-
0.
Applicant Eric Boyles said he has a strong reaction to the staff report. Moving the shed away
from the lake is better. This is a completely non-conforming lot, what are the options? What is
another solution? A shed would be in the street otherwise. He said he is trying to save the lake by
following the Watershed recommendations. The shed will be put on a clean concrete slab which
is better than being on the sandy ground now. The expansion to the house is only 10 feet, and
they need extra space for their remote work situations. Boyles said that if they care about the
lake, they should care about the shed.
Rynders, second by Hogle, moved to close the hearing at 8:18 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Rynders said he likes the idea of moving the shed farther back, but does the shed
stay if the variance is not approved? Planner Hofer said the shed was illegally built without a
permit, and the illegal non-conforming shed should be removed. Relocating is viewed as being
an entirely new structure. Rynders said he appreciates the plight of the homeowner, but he does
not like further encroachment to the lake.
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Commissioner Hogle said they’ve made a priority for several years to not allow further
encroachment to the lake; they can encroach into the side, but the Commission’s longstanding
priority has been against encroachment to the lake. Regarding the shed, a new one would be an
improvement farther from the lake, and the applicant is working towards improving this
situation.
Commissioner Libby asked if the 3-season porch can be turned into a room? Planner Hofer said
that up to 50% of the assessed value of the home can be improved without a variance. Depending
on the build, it could possibly be done without a variance. Libby said she agreed with Rynders
that it is a good idea to move the shed.
Commissioner Fodor said he has the same thoughts, and agrees the rules should apply to
everybody. Fodor said going closer to the lake is against his beliefs.
Chair Loeffler said they deal with this a lot – a new owner wishes to expand the home they
bought on a lake. Loeffler said he is okay with an expansion to the side or to the road but not the
lake.
Commissioner Hogle addressed the language in the staff report regarding the chicken shed, that
keeping poultry is not allowed in RR-N with the new zoning adopted by the UDC. Hogle said
they amended the ordinance a few years ago so that keeping poultry can be accessible to more
residents. Hogle said she doesn’t know why this was removed, but it is wrong and goes against
the intentions of this Commission. Hogle said she has no problems with the owners keeping the
chicken coop. Planner Hofer explained that if the owners can prove that the use existed since the
UDC was adopted and the use has not ceased for one year, the use can remain a legal
nonconformity. Council member Kronmiller said that the prior owner confirmed the keeping of
chickens for over ten years.
Council member Kronmiller refuted the statement that the OHWL has moved. Ordinary High-
Water Levels are established using lake elevation by the DNR and do not change. Kronmiller
also explained that the definition of front yard means the lakeside for shoreland properties and
the rear yard is the road frontage.
Planner Hofer said the current OHWL of Big Marine Lake is 942.2 feet. If the shoreline was
altered, it cannot be explained from what was found in city records.
Rynders moved to recommend to City Council to deny the variance for the addition and
approve placement of the shed as proposed. Rynders withdrew the motion to allow the City
Planner to review findings and conditions.
Planner Hofer read the conditions with amendments based on denial of the addition and approval
of the shed. Removal of the chicken coop was deleted as a condition.
Findings to approve the shed location were discussed. The location is the minimal action to bring
the property more into conformance and Chair Loeffler said an unquestionably better location.
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Rynders, second by Hogle, moved to deny the variance for a 39.6’ setback for an addition
and approve a variance for the shed with finding and conditions as prepared by the City
Planner. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
The recommendation to deny the variance for an addition and approve the variance for the shed
location will be presented to the City Council at their meeting on July 18, 2023.
PUBLIC HEARING: AMENDMENT TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TO
CHARACTER AREA STANDARDS FOR THE BUSINESS AND VILLAGE DISTRICTS
Planner Hofer presented a proposed ordinance for an amendment to the Unified Development
Code (UDC) to amend the Character Area Standards for the Village Districts and Business
Districts. Currently, the character area standards for the R-C base zoning district are not included
within the UDC. Staff believes these were omitted in error when the UDC was adopted. The
ordinance language showed what will be struck from the ordinance with a strikethrough and new
text as underlined red text, including organizational changes as needed. Hofer said that the
proposed changes will provide guidance towards development in the R-C base zoning district
and will restructure the language in the Character Area: Village Districts to meet the goals of the
chapter.
At their meeting on June 20th, the City Council discussed the possibility of including language to
allow for flexibility for new or innovative building materials. Hofer asked the Planning
Commission to discuss the possibility of including similar language and provide a possible
recommendation to staff. Hofer supplied an example sentence.
Rynders, second by Hogle, moved to open the public hearing at 8:50 p.m. Motion carried 5-
0.
There were no public comments.
Rynders, second by Hogle, moved to close the public hearing at 8:50 p.m. Motion carried 5-
0.
Chair Loeffler said he agreed with the avenue for allowing other building materials with the
language as recommended in the staff report: “The City Council may approve alternative
materials provided applicants prove alternative proposed materials meet or exceeds the standards
for the intended uses and purposes of the building material." Commissioners all agreed this
language be added.
Chair Loeffler recommended to strike “primarily auto-oriented” in Section IV. Character Area
for RC and IP Districts.
Chair Loeffler asked if the duplication in Sections III. and IV. are necessary? Planner Hofer said
repetition is the best solution for referring to the character standards, and how the RC and IP
nodes should echo the character of Scandia’s core.
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Chair Loeffler said requiring windows and doors to be wood clad is unreasonable and costly, and
business owners in RC and IP districts would most likely agree. Loeffler said aluminum is
commonly used now in businesses around town. Commissioner Hogle agreed, and that buildings
can replicate the look of wood with aluminum to be historically accurate. Planner Hofer said the
directive given to staff is to add the standards of the Village Districts into the ordinance. This
language is part of the original code for the Village District and carried over to the new UDC.
Administrator Morell said staff is identifying a list of amendments for future changes.
Discussion on facades determined that the intention is to have the RC and VN mirror the
standards for architecture in these districts.
The Commission concluded that language be added for character standards in the RC and IP
Districts that is not there now, and to look at further changes that may need additional discussion.
Loffler, second by Libby, moved to recommend the ordinance changes as discussed and
recommend Council consider having a consultant look at the UDC for other necessary
changes. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
The recommendation to approve the ordinance amendments will be presented to the City Council
at their meeting on July 18, 2023.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Concept review for Laurel Ridge Subdivision
Applicant Dwayne Sikich, Continuum Development Group, is requesting feedback on a concept
plan for a subdivision called “Laurel Ridge.” The subdivision would include a rezoning from
Rural Residential General (RR-G) to the Village Neighborhood (V-N) base zoning district and a
subdivision that would create 13 lots over two phases.
The existing parcel is a 39.47-acre property at PID 22.032.20.13.0001 with a dwelling and one
detached accessory structure on the site. The property is bisected by 205th Street North, however,
no right of way exists for the road. The proposal indicates that the existing structures, well, and
septic will be demolished or abandoned.
The current zoning of this land is Rural Residential General (RR-G), and the rezoning request
would propose a rezoning to Village Neighborhood (V-N). The parcel is guided Village
Neighborhood by the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed rezoning is for single-family
dwellings. This meets the purpose and intent of the Base Zoning District. Hofer said staff would
support the request for rezoning.
Planner Hofer explained the proposed density for the subdivision. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan
sets a maximum density standard for Village Neighborhood of 1 dwelling unit per 2.5 acres or 1
dwelling unit per 1 acre if approved through a process such as a conservation design, cluster
development, conditional use permit, or planned unit development on a case-by-case basis.
The concept does not meet the maximum density standards of the V-N zoning district of the
UDC which allows 4 dwelling units per 40 acres and 1 dwelling unit per 1.5 acres if public sewer
and water is available, but does meet density as identified in the Comprehensive Plan.
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Planner Hofer explained that the 2040 Comprehensive Plan is the ruling document for the City
and the density established in the Comprehensive Plan supersedes the UDC. The City Council
discussed this conflict at their meeting on June 20, 2023, and directed staff to begin working on a
comprehensive plan amendment to amend the standards within the comprehensive plan to reflect
the intent of the Council. As the applicant has already made the City aware of their intent to
develop the site to the standards established in the Comprehensive Plan, the Laurel Ridge
development must be allowed to continue with the current density standards established in the
Comprehensive Plan. The applicant has 120-days starting July 18, 2023, to get the application in
order to be considered under the current standards. An application for preliminary plat must be
submitted before the comprehensive plan amendment has been approved by the City.
Planner Hofer discussed the standards of analyzing the subdivision. The UDC requires a Yield
Plan to be submitted. To determine the allowable number of density units, the applicant must
create a Yield Plan drawn to scale showing the maximum number of lots that would be permitted
using the performance standards for lots in a Conventional Subdivision that is designed in
accordance with the applicable sections of this UDC and Comprehensive Plan. Planner Hofer
said staff has concerns of street alignment, potential wetlands, and stormwater structures which
need to be further worked out.
Planner Hofer recommended the Planning Commission discuss the concept plan and provide
feedback to the applicant; however, the comments are informal and non-binding. The UDC states
that the Concept Plan may be reviewed by the City Council if recommended by the Planning
Commission. Hofer recommended the application be forwarded to the City Council.
Applicant Duane Sikich, Forest Lake, said he is representing the family ownership of the
property. He said he has no issues with the staff report comments and conditions, and will work
through the stormwater modeling with staff.
Commissioner Rynders asked if he has access alternatives as recommended in the staff review.
Mr. Sikich said they have lined up north and south access points to reduce the number of
connections to the street, and can work with the engineer on this.
Commissioner Libby said she has pedestrian and biker safety concerns on 205th Street, as there
are no shoulders to the roadway.
Council member Kronmiller said this topic was brought up at the Council meeting on June 20th.
The intent was to create a district for smaller lot development in town if given the right
conditions and to only allow where sewer was provided. This intent was unfortunately left out of
the Comp Plan.
Chair Loeffler said city sewer may never materialize and developers may never come to Scandia.
Commissioner Libby said with a thoughtful plan, development can move forward. This property
is currently rural residential. When infrastructure needs are in place, the city can look to more
density. A future has been envisioned for certain areas on the future zoning map. Libby said she
has concerns with 13 more septic systems and wells going in.
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Planner Hofer said the Comp Plan does include provisions for city sewer and water at 1 unit per
acre.
Chair Loeffler said that right now there cannot be development unless lots are big enough to
support private septic.
Council member Kronmiller said this development is squeaking in based on a mistake.
Mr. Sikich addressed the Commission and said that community septic for this development is
cost prohibitive – it would need 20 plus lots to get to a threshold of being affordable.
Chair Loeffler said he is disappointed development is halted until a far-off solution appears.
Commissioner Libby said having orderly development is what we are about; the city must have
good infrastructure in place.
Council member Kronmiller said this development is not a bad concept but not what was
envisioned. The moratorium on development has been put in place until language is cleaned up
so as not to have this occurring into more of the city.
Planner Hofer explained that he doesn’t anticipate that changes to the concept plan can be made
for a complete application by next Tuesday. A preliminary plat will be needed within 120 days
from July 18th.
Chair Loffler recommended the concept plan go to the Council for review at their July 18th
meeting.
Concept review for Variance at 12120 196th Street
Property owners Parviz & Elizabeth Bahrami are requesting feedback on a concept that would
require a Variance to construct a new principal structure on a nonconforming lot with a
nonconforming setback from the ordinary high-water level setback at 12120 196th Street North
that is 0.23-acres in size. The existing lot is legally nonconforming due to lot size, buildable area,
lot width, and lot frontage. An existing legal nonconforming structure exists on the property. The
existing principal structure is setback 52.9 ft. from the ordinary high-water level (OHWL) where
100 ft. is required and is setback 6.4 ft. from the side yard where 10 ft. is required. The
applicants described in a narrative the structural issues with the existing dwelling, and their
proposal to rebuild a residential dwelling.
If the existing principal structure were to be demolished, Hofer explained that the minimum
action required to eliminate the practical difficulty would be to grant a variance to allow for
construction within the conforming area. If the applicant believes this is not possible, an exhibit
should be submitted showing the practical difficulty. Based on the standards within the UDC,
Hofer said that the area within the setbacks could be used to construct a dwelling. However, a
variance would still be required as the lot is nonconforming and does not meet the standards to
be developed without a variance. Hofer identified approximately 1,100 square feet of buildable
area on the site and recommended the applicants take advantage of more buildable area away
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from the lake. Hofer said that an expansion to the existing structure would be more minimal
action than replacement. However, the applicants identified a number of deficiencies that hinder
an addition.
Planner Hofer recommended that the Planning Commission discuss the concept plan and provide
feedback to the applicant.
Liz and Parviz Bahrami participated on Zoom and clarified that they plan to maintain this
property as a seasonal residence. County staff confirmed that the septic system is compliant with
the existing a 2-bedroom cabin. This is a very narrow structure and their desire is to replace it.
Bahrami said they will not be encroaching towards the lake any more than is existing and only
increasing the width by constructing a 28’ by 43’ dwelling with a 2-car attached garage. Lot
coverage would be maintained under 25% coverage. They said this is a wonderful lot and they
do not want to over build.
Commissioner Rynders referenced the Planner’s recommendation to build within the building
envelope instead of in the same location so as to be further away from the OHWL. Rynders said
he is not in favor getting any closer to the lake and farther back is better. Rynders said the
structure may not have to be entirely within the building envelope.
Chair Loeffler asked Planner Hofer is he is suggesting they move the proposed structure shown
on the concept plan so that a greater percentage is in the buildable area? Planner Hofer confirmed
that is his recommendation.
Chair Loeffler said that the buildable area was identified and this would be ideal.
Bahrami said that moving the dwelling too far back will infringe on the septic system and the
proposed garage may not fit. Bahrami’s concluded that they should submit another concept plan
with more detail and ask for the site plan to be further analyzed
CITY COUNCIL UPDATES
At their June 20th meeting, the City Council approved the rezone and minor subdivision for
Froiland Addition and placed a moratorium on further subdivision of land in the three Village
districts for anything less than 4 per 40 density until the inconsistency between the UDC and the
Comp Plan is resolved.
FUTURE ITEMS: Next meeting – August 1, 2023
A CUP/Rezoning and a Variance are scheduled for public hearings at the next meeting. The
Commissioners directed staff to add the keeping of poultry in small lots, and discuss the
definition of front yard as it pertains to lake lots.
ADJOURNMENT
Rynders, second by Libby, moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 10:06 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Eklund
City Clerk