08-20-2007 Planning Commission Packet

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� 7/16/2007 4:20:03 PM 2of 3 � Jim Zimmerman-Supplemental Hardship Documentation Form • � 2745 Shadywood Road Excelsior, MN 55331 7. "The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as two-family dwelling." . Answer: This statement does not apply to my situation. . � 8. "The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar - to such property or immediately adjoining property. Answer: Yes, the property is on a peninsula surrounded by water. The lot is typically less than 150 feet wide; when considering that current zoning ordinances requires a house to be built � a minimum of 75 feet from the Ordinary High Water Mark. The lot is entirely non-conforming. 9. "The conditions do not apply generally to other land structures in the district in which said land is located." Answer: Yes, this is true because the existing house is located entirely on a non-conforming lot.: . 10. "The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property right of the applicant." � , � Answer: Yes, to bring the house up to current housing standards within the context of neighboring housing variance is required. 11. "The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health,safety, comfort, morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code." Answer: � a. The proposed modifications will improve the property and enhance the community. It will not negatively effect health, safety, comfort, morals or in any other way be contrary to the intent of the zoning code. b: A proposed "Rain Garden System"will enhance the natural beauty of the lake shore. Native plants will be planted in and around the rain garden to help absorb storm water � run off,filtrate, attract butterflies and provide a naturalistic buffer which will help to , mitigate the impact of the driveway turnaround. The proposed "Rain Garden will have a positive impact on the environment. • � a. Please note that Jim Zimmerman is very committed to improved water quality having created the DNR's materials and manual for lakeside vegetation. b. Since Jim Zimmerman has owned the property he has also added vegetation along the shoreline to prevent run off. 12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrative hardship or difficulty." Answer: Yes, this is absolutely true. The house is in need of updating to current housing standards.