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Subject: #17-3980, Shawn Wischmeier, 540 Big Island, <br />A permit for the new home under construction on the property was issued in May. However, <br />due to the remoteness of the Big Island property and winter weather approaching, the applicant <br />made site preparations, brought materials to the property, and began construction of a 300 <br />square foot shed prior to the issuance of a building permit this fall. The shed is located 6.7 feet <br />from the principal structure where a 10-foot setback is required. Construction on the shed has <br />been stopped. <br />A detailed analysis of the practical difficulties was provided in the staff report. However, while <br />the applicant has provided a compelling argument supporting the placement of the shed <br />(visibility, impact to the site/trees, etc), Staff finds few practical difficulties exist which support <br />the requested variance beyond convenience. <br />No public comments have been received. <br />In closing, Planning Staff recommends denial of the variance. As the shed is partially constructed <br />the applicant should be required to apply for a building permit for the shed and move the shed to <br />a conforming location . <br />pw;uG~~ 110/