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To the Board of Adjustments, <br />I am writing to offer my full support for the proposed shed addition and deck improvement <br />project submitted by Ben and Andrea Poythress. <br />I am a resident of the lake and am familiar with the location of their project area. Their <br />structure sits more than 100 feet from the shoreline, behind a natural berm, and within <br />heavywoods. It is not visible from the main recreational area of the lake, and the baywhere <br />they live receives almost no traffic due to shallowwater, lily pads, and aquatic vegetation. <br />The Poythress family has made significant efforts to workwith the city and the board's <br />feedback. They redesigned their project, reducing the shed addition to 270 sq ft—well <br />below the allowed 400 sq ft threshold. The remainder of the square footage comes from <br />replacing and modestly expanding an existing deck, which will not be used as a storage <br />structure and has no environmental impact. <br />Their request is reasonable, measured, and respectful of both ordinance intent and the <br />natural character of the shoreline. I believe approving this variance would not set any <br />negative precedent and poses no harm to neighboring properties or the lake environment. <br />For these reasons, I strongly support their variance request. <br />Sincerely, <br />Brian Gifford <br />13162 Islandview Dr NW, Elk River <br />Page 326 of 447 <br />