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Citizen Input Michael Ploumen, applicant, stated that this spring he received a Code violation on his garage relating to the concrete pad and the lean-to that was recently constructed. He stated that he questioned it because when he moved in there was a metal stake in the woodland area and his neighbor is an original homeowner and stated that was the property line, therefore he based his decisions on that knowledge. He stated that he measured from the stake to the mailboxes and believed that he was therefore not within the setback. He stated that he reached out to a land surveying company that surveyed his lot for $800, and he was frustrated with those results as his structures are now within that setback. He commented that there are gutters on the lean-to to ensure there is not a water issue for his neighbor. He stated that his neighbor directly to the east does not have an issue with the structure. He stated that he did not get a permit and does not have an excuse for that. He stated that he had the funds and assistance with labor and went forward with the project. He stated that he would be responsible for any fines or penalties associate with that as he did overlook the permit. He commented that he is a reasonable and simple person, as is his variance. He commented that this does not impact anyone else as the neighbor adjacent has submitted a letter in support. He believed that this fits with the character of the neighborhood and does not stick out at all. He stated that he has received many compliments, and the structure serves a purpose. He stated that if his neighbor wanted to put up a fence or install a fence, he would be willing to make alterations or take the lean-to down, as his relationship with his neighbor is more important than the structure. Commissioner Anderson asked if the boat would still fit if the concrete was cut by 1.5 feet and the posts moved in. Mr. Ploumen replied that he was unsure as that would be a very tight fit. He stated that he recently bought a trailer dolly to maneuver the boat into the structure as he cannot back it up in there with his truck. Commissioner Van Scoy asked if the setback from the property line is to the base of the structure or furthest extension of the structure. Planning Manager Larson commented that setback is generally measured to the wall of the structure with overhangs generally allowed. He stated that Building Code setbacks are to the closest point,not necessarily the wall,therefore the measurements for the slab,posts, and overhang would be included in the variance if approved. Commissioner Van Scoy commented that this looks like a nice structure. He stated that if the posts were moved onto the edge of the slab, the setback to the wall would be 3 feet eight inches and would be a smaller variance. He asked if that would be a possibility. Mr. Ploumen replied that he is unsure, but could try to work with that if that is the decision of the Commission, but noted that would also make things more difficult in terms of space. Planning Commission/July 25, 2024 Page 12 of 20