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I I I I- I I I I I I I I I I I I I I had already received privileges by burning most of the old home without any permit, and when he cut down the trees in the river bank without approval from the DNR. When the severe storm hit the area in 1997, there was still debris sitting on the property a year later and when they approached him about the debris Mr. Boyum responded that he would be having someone out to bury the debris which is also against City code. Ms. Larson stated that the only person that would benefit from the variance is the applicant and the other residents along Bowers Drive are against the request because they pride themselves on the spaciousness and the foliage in the area. John Mueller, 14650 Bowers Drive, Ramsey, stated that he agreed with the Larsons and is opposed to the variance request with some reluctance because he could possibly be in the same situation as Mr. Boyum in the future. He noted that the reference Mr. Boyum made to a previous property being in a similar situation had some merit when comparing the setback, but that is the only portion that has some merit because that property owner did not intend to have a structure that close to an existing structure. Mr. Mueller stated that he could empathize with Mr. Boyum on not wanting to move his home any further back, because they had a similar situation with their home. He stated that the quality of life issue is significant and would feel the exact same way if he was in the Larson's situation. He also questioned if Mr. Boyum is really intending to occupy the home or only build a home to make money on. Mr. Mueller requested that the variance be denied. Brian Olson stated that he lives across the street from Lot 30 and is opposed to the variance because he feels that it will impact the resale value of the Larson's home and may impact his property also. John Jacobson, 14691 Bowers Drive, Ramsey, stated that he was opposed to the variance request, but would not be opposed to Mr. Boyum constructing his home farther back on the property. Ann Tolkinen, 14503 Bowers Drive, Ramsey, stated that when Mr. Boyum bought the existing home, his intention was to build two homes and if he would have moved the existing home to sit entirely on Lot 31 he would not be in this situation and for that reason she requested that the variance be denied. Mr. Boyum noted that the home will not be a walkout so no excavation will be necessary. Chairperson Nixt noted that the Board of Adjustment is only addressing the variance request at this time not the structure. Mr. Boyum replied that most of the arguments have to do with the side yard setback and noted that he is not requesting a variance to the sideyard. He stated that he is disappointed that the Larson's side view is of greater importance than his ability to see the fiver. He indicated the pictures that were presented by Mr. Larson of the current conditions of the property are no longer true because the property has been cleaned up and he intends to. remove the debris from the existing home when he constructs his new home. He stated that his home would not be the only home where the home is 10 feet off the lot line. Board of Adjustment/September 5, 2000 Page 5 of 8