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TO;Planning Commission <br />FROM:Jeanne A. Mabusth <br />DATE; <br />SUBJECT; <br />January 14, 1982 <br />5670 Clifford Otten, 3740 Wayzata Boulevard <br />"After the Fact" Variance <br />Zoning District - RR-lB <br />Area - 20+ acres <br />Variance - 31.330 Area Restrictions <br />31.340 Location <br />a) 31.330 Area of Accessory Structure <br />permitted = 1000 sf <br />proposed = 21id.96 <br />variance « 1118.96 sf or 112% <br />b) 31.340 Location of Accessory Structure <br />existing =» 65' principal structure <br />proposed = 50' <br />variance = 15' or 23% <br />Otten placed an accessory structure of 2118.96 sf on his 20+ acre <br />homestead. The structure is 32.4' x 65.4' with a maximum height <br />of 11 feet. Otten stated that the plastic shell was used as <br />a shelter for an outside pool. Originally, the applicant had <br />hoped to use it as a greenhouse but found the dark green plastic <br />covering would not permit the necessary degree of sunlight to <br />penetrate. Now the building shall be used as a storage shed for <br />his agricultural equipment. Otten's total plan is to plant a <br />nursery of trees and shrubs in the area noted on the survey. <br />The first pha*»e was planted some two to three years ago along <br />the Highway 12 corridor. <br />Otten not realizing the size limitations placed the structure <br />20' from the side propoerty line and 15' in front of the <br />principal structures. Upon an inspection of the site the <br />building does not appear to be in front of the principal structure <br />because of the angle of the traveled road in relation to the <br />road right of way. <br />i i <br />The Building Inspector advises that simple structural modifications <br />would have to be made to bring the building up to code standards. <br />Otten realizes that additional modifications could be made to <br />the structure by dividing =.t in half creating 2 1000 sf buildings <br />and placing them 10' apart. He felt this approach was "impractical <br />for use and appearance" and noted that a barn of similar size <br />had existed on that same location a few years ago. Otten contends <br />the only other area available for locating the building is in <br />a low area and not as functional in overall use.