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structure to the property line will appear out of place should the applicant or neighbor decide to <br />build a fence along the property line. Granting a variance cannot restrict a neighboring property <br />owner from their right to do something. It is recommended that the structure be removed. Staff <br />is taking no position on the placement of the slab. <br />Commission Business <br />Michael Ploumen, applicant, stated that if he were to cut back the concrete slab by one foot four <br />inches, that would make the slab 109 inches. He stated that the boat on the trailer is 102 inches <br />from wheel well to wheel well, which would leave seven inches of space, 3.5 inches on either side <br />of the boat. He stated that while he would think himself skilled at driving and backing up a trailer, <br />he would not be able to maneuver into that space. He stated that would also require him to remove <br />the posts and could potentially hit the side of his home, which would then require him to drive on <br />the grass. He recognized that someone must have complained about this, but he has not received <br />any complaints, and this does not affect anyone else. He stated that the neighbor to the east has <br />submitted a letter that they do not have a problem with this. He stated that if the neighbor does <br />eventually have a problem, he would resolve that as his relationship with his neighbor is far more <br />important than the lean-to. <br />Commissioner Bauer asked if the posts are four by four or six by six. <br />Mr. Ploumen replied that the posts are six by six. <br />Commissioner Bauer asked the current width of the slab. <br />Mr. Ploumen replied that the slab is currently about 120 inches. <br />Commissioner Bauer asked if placing the posts on the very edge of the slab would allow enough <br />room to maneuver the boat. He noted that the overhang could be then cut back a bit as well so that <br />it is not right at the property line. <br />Mr. Ploumen replied that he did not think it would as that would require an extensive amount of <br />construction work. He stated that if the Commission decided that he could try to make it happen. <br />Commissioner Bauer explained that his questions were related to potentially decreasing the <br />variance. <br />Commissioner Heineman commented that while he understands the goal is to get as close to <br />compliance as possible, the amount of work that would be needed to remove such a small amount <br />would be so much effort. He stated that the structure is either out of compliance or allowed. He <br />stated that this fits the neighborhood, does not stand out and serves a purpose. He believed that it <br />should be allowed to remain. He stated that would be a lot of work and money to move the edge <br />of the structure nine inches. <br />Commissioner Bauer commented that he was simply questioning as the Commission had <br />previously requested measurements. <br />Planning Commission/ September 26, 2024 <br />Page 7 of 14 <br />