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Commission approves amended setback variance for James and Pam Benedict
Summary
The commission granted an amended variance for a two‑story home at 1217 West Lake Drive for James and Pam Benedict, approving a 20‑foot front yard setback and a 41‑foot setback from the ordinary high water mark while limiting impervious surface coverage to 30% with mitigation requirements.
The Detroit Lakes Planning Commission approved an amended variance request for 1217 West Lake Drive for applicants James and Pam Benedict at Tuesday’s meeting.
Larry, a city staff member, explained the application sought a 20‑foot setback from the road, a 41‑foot setback from the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) and 33.1% impervious surface coverage for construction of a two‑story home. He told the commission the original request listed a 43‑foot OHWM setback but that more accurate measurements showed the structure would be 41 feet from the OHWM.
Commissioners and staff said the impervious surface coverage would remain at 30% and that an applicant seeking coverage above that threshold would need a mitigation permit. A commissioner moved to approve the variance with the findings and the six conditions listed in the staff report; another commissioner seconded and the motion carried.
No public comments were recorded at the hearing. The approval was explicit about using the findings and conditions in the staff report; the transcript does not record the names of the movers or a roll‑call tally. The commission’s action allows the Benedicts to proceed under the approved setbacks and the stated impervious‑surface requirement, subject to the stated conditions and permits.
