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June 4 , 1991
Bill Bockman
1090 Loma Linda Avenue
Mound, MN 55364
Re: New Deck Replacing Old Three Season Porch
Dear Mr. Bockman:
Several issues have come up in trying to get a permit issued
f or your deck.
First of all , at the time of the permit for your second
story addition approval was given to remove the superstructure of
your old porch but to leave the deck in place. Mike Gaffron
pointed out that a variance would be required for a new deck in
that Iocation.
When Lyle and I visited the sight you had already torn down
the old porch floor and started a new deck. It appeared at first
that a new deck might be possible while still meeting average
setback distances from the lakeshore.
After discussing this with Mike Gaffron, we discovered that
your deck does indeed encroach into the average setback area. We
therefore suggested the deck would have to be considered a grade
level deck to meet setbacks. You proposed keeping the deck below
30" high so a railing would not be required.
In continuing with the zoning review we discovered that you
are over the 25� allowable hardcover in the 75-250' zone. In
your calculation the driveway had not been included in your total
hardcover. You have approximately 32$. Thus a variance is still
required to replace your deck. I would also like to point out
that a variance will be required if you wish to build a porch on
this deck in the future.
T'ELEPHONE-473-7357�FAX-473-0510
Bill Bockman, 1090 Loma Linda Avenue
June 4, 1991
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Variances are required even to replace existing structures
when the existing structures do not meet setback requirements.
New structures will likely last many years. I am afraid that in
trying to hurry the permit approval process to help you get going
on your deck we have created some confusion.
Please call Mike Gaffron at our office to discuss a variance
application. If you have any questions, please call me at 473-
7357.
Sin ly,
Bruce V g,
Buildin Inspector
Bv/tln
cc: Jeanne Mabusth, Building & Zoning Administrator
Michael Gaffron, Asst Planning & Zoning Administrator
Lyle Oman, Building Inspector