08-25-2003 Council Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

6. 7. 8. 9. 10. II. M3-2927 August 13.2003 Pag«4or4 sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section I I6J.06, Subd. 2, when in harmony with this Chapter.” N/A "The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located.” N/A "The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling.” N/A "The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property.” The special conditions apply to many other lots in the immediate area. In the opinion ofstaff this criterion is met. “The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located.” The conditions apply to many other lakeshore lots in LR-IB. In the opinion of staff this criterion is met. “The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant.” In the opinion of staff this criterion is met. "The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safely, comfort, morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code.” In the opinion ofstaff this criterion is met. 12. “The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable hardship or difficulty.” In the opinion of staff this criterion is met. Issues for Consideration Are there any o‘Jier issues or concerns with this application? Staff Recommendation Approval of the variances as requested subject to the lot meeting setback, lot coverage by structures and hardcover requirements. J