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MA 5 PAM 2 #3020. Appeal by Denny&Kathy Layton for a variance from required setback from road as provided by Section 10.17(1)to permit alteration/addition to existing residence at 335 State Highway 106 in the NE 1/4 SE 1/4-Section 23,Town of Albion. IN FAVOR: D. Layton OPPOSED: --- COMMUNICATION: Town Board KAY/ICLOPP to grant with condition,a variance of 46±feet from required setback to centerline of STH 106 to allow alteration/addition to exist residence provided addition continue,and not exceed existing highway encroachment. Condition: 1).The addition shall be removed at the owner's expense if future road improvement requires additional right-of-way. Finding of Fact: 1). Applicant proposes to add 8 feet to and convert flat roof to pitched over existing 3 season porch. 2). Existing 11'x 16'porch has a flat roof and leaks during periods of precipitation. 3). Original residence constructed in 1904 and pre-dates the highway construction or any required setback requirement. 4). Floor plan,interior plumbing,well and septic system limit building area. 5). Entire residence is within required setback and any addition or alteration would require variance. Conclusion: tor 1). Variance preserves the zoning ordinance as much as possible without injustice to applicant. 2). Variance is not contrary to rights of others or to the public interest. Motion carried-4-0. #3021. Appeal by Donald&Diane Martinson for a variance from required setback from normal high watermark as provided Section 11.03(2)to permit addition to existing residence at 4181 Vilas Road in the NE 1/4 NE 1/4-Section 17,Town of Cottage Grove. IN FAVOR: D.Martinson, S.Anders OPPOSED: --- COMMUNICATION: Town Board. KLOPP/LONG to grant variance of 19 feet from required setback to normal high watermark to permit residence addition as proposed. Finding of Fact: 1). Applicant proposes to add first floor laundry,whirlpool and handicap accessible bathroom. 2). Handicapped family member unable to navigate basement stairs needs first floor laundry. 3). Setback requirement is to tributary to Little Door Creek which sees water from Spring thaw and Fall rains. 4). Property is restricted on 3 sides by Vilas Road, railroad right-of-way and Little Door Creek. Conclusion: 1). Variance preserves the zoning ordinance as much as possible without injustice to applicant. 2). Variance is not contrary to rights of others or to the public interest. Motion carried-4-0. S 2.elicc\ .sic StoCP,