07-17-2006 Planning Commission Packet

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� " t�t�-��E-4�� c.�l�'l�fi��1 dtt�( �l '� � C 1. "The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls." The existing house sits in a location on the lot that does not conform to today's setbacks so any modification requires a variance. I have owned this home since 1991 and have recently married and acquired 2 teenage daughters. We need to add a second story to create bedroom space for them. This will also improve a problematic roof. 2. "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner." The existing house was built before current codes were in place. We cannot change the location of the house and do not want to chan�e the footprint. The lower level, main floor system and main floor exterior wa11s we want to keep in place. We only want to remove an undesirable flat roof to add a second story and do some main floor remodeling. We need your consideration for variances on these pre-existing conditions. 3. "The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." If granted, this variance will not alter the character of the area. It will, however, improve the aesthetics. 4. "Economic considerations 11one shall not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter." _ N/A 5. "ZJndue hardship also includes, but as not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 116J.06, Subd. 2,when in harmony with this Chapter." N/A 6. "The�oard 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 �. 66The Board or Council anay permit as a �a�iance the temporaay use of�e one-fagnaly dwellimg as � two-facraaly dve�elling." N/A " ' , ,; _ y�;;"} ;5 _;': . __ . : : ..,. �. � `�: . . . � ... , .��. `;