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Oakden indicated they could possibly pivot the building slightly to achieve that ten feet or construct it on the other side of the property. Gettman asked whether other options were discussed with the applicant. Oakden stated a specific location was not discussed and is left up to the applicant. Oakden stated it is her belief the applicant did speak with other staff members about possible options. Mike Johnsrud, Applicant, stated he would like to add on to his current structure since where the gravel area currently is a structure will not fit. The proposed location is the most environmentally friendly spot. The elevation is quite steep behind the existing structure, so getting down there creates a number of problems. To the right of the existing structure is where this structure would sit. Johnsrud indicated he spoke with the neighbor to the right and that a structure could be located 20 feet away from the property line but that would require the removal of at least five trees. No grading or tree removal would be necessary if the addition was constructed in the proposed location. The structure would also not be seen from the road. In addition, the homeowners' association was contacted, who sent out a letter to every member, and none were opposed to it. Johnsrud stated in his view this is the most neighborly thing to do since it would be further away, is less expensive, and more environmentally friendly. Gettman asked what other restrictions are imposed by the homeowners' association. Johnsrud stated he is not sure what those would be. Gettman stated unless there is no other choice, it is difficult to approve the variance. Johnsrud stated there might be restrictions in the HOA documents but he is not aware of them. Gettman asked whether there is a restriction on cutting down trees. Johnsrud stated to his knowledge there is not but he is not completely sure. Libby asked if the homeowners' association has an architectural committee. Johnsrud stated there is a volunteer architectural committee and that all of these materials were approved by the HOA. Libby asked whether the floor surface of the new addition would be concrete. Johnsrud indicated it would be gravel and the exterior would match what is currently there. The front would have brick and the two sides would be LP siding. Ressler noted the homeowners' association would be enforcing their rules separate from this application. Erickson stated the square footage fits within the total amount allowed for the property, and as he reads the regulation, if the applicant separated the addition by a few feet and made a second building, that would be okay, but because it is being combined with the other structure, then it requires a variance.