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Thank you for reaching out before tonight's meeting. <br />Based on the Board's feedback and the discussion at the October 28 hearing, we have <br />prepared additional information and have revised our proposal in a way that we hope will <br />directly address the concerns raised. <br />1. Revised Shed Plan <br />We have significantly reduced the size of the proposed shed addition from 360 sq ft down <br />to 170 sq ft, attached to the existing 100 sq ft shed (total enclosed storage now 270 sq ft). <br />This reduction was made specifically in response to the Board's request that we bring the <br />total project size materially closer to the 400 sq ft standard. <br />2. Deck (Replacement) <br />We are keeping the deck as previously proposed. <br />It replaces an unsafe, deteriorating structure and remains within the existing patio footprint, <br />with minimal ground impact (posts only). <br />This maintains the intent of improving safety without expanding ground disturbance. <br />3. Updated Total Square Footage <br />Using the City's interpretation that the deck must be included in the total water -oriented <br />structure calculation, the project now totals 590 sq ft, a significant reduction from the <br />earlier calculation —bringing it much closer to the ordinance intent while still allowing <br />functional use. <br />4. Neighbor Support <br />We have collected several letters of support from nearby and adjacent property owners, <br />including the neighbors most affected by visibility. <br />We are happy to email these for inclusion in the packet or bring printed copies tonight — <br />whichever you prefer. <br />5. Updated Visuals (if needed) <br />We can also provide updated drawings reflecting the reduced shed size prior to the meeting <br />or present printed copies tonight. <br />Please let us know if you would like these documents emailed before the meeting or <br />provided in person. <br />We appreciate the opportunity to present the revised plan and look forward to tonight's <br />discussion. <br />Thank you, <br />Andrea & Ben Poythress <br />13640 Island View Dr NW <br />On Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 8:25 AM Chris Leeseberg <CLeeseberga4elkrivermn.gov> wrote: <br />Good morning Ben and Andrea, <br />Page 323 of 447 <br />