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J y''') f <br /> . ._. '...�� , 'F/I � <br /> � � <br /> Due to the new floodplain regulations,the applicant will lose significant space within <br /> the proposed home, as the crawl space storage and mechanical area is not allowed. <br /> The home will be required to be built as slab-on-grade. For this reason, storage and <br /> mechanica.l space will be requ�red on the main and upper levels to re-build a home <br /> with comparable space. <br /> 2) The home has existed as-is since the applicant purchased it. Nothing within the � <br /> control of the current owner has created or expanded the hardship for which we are <br /> � requesting a variance. <br /> 3) This variance will not alter the chazacter of the locality, but will assist in ixnproving <br /> the non-conformities that currently exist on the property through replacement of the <br /> home with a structure which very closely conforms with ordinances. <br /> 4) Economic hardship is not a factor in this application. � � � � <br /> 5) This application does not concern matters of sunlight or that of earth sheltered <br /> construction. <br /> 6) Our requested uses are not prohibited under any other sections of the zoning code. ' . . <br /> .. . All other requirements are met, or exceeded by our application. . <br /> 7) Not Applicable. . �. � <br /> 8) See items#1 and#2 <br /> 9) See items#1 and#2 � � � �� <br /> 10)Section 462.357, Sub section 1e of the Minnesota state statutes outlines the following <br /> rights for property owners, and restrictions on local zoning codes. Regarding <br /> � Nonconformities it sta.tes "(a)Any nonconformity, including the lawful use or <br /> occupation of land or premises existing at the tirne of the adoption of an additional <br /> control under this chapter,may be continued, including through repair,replacement, � <br /> restoration, ma.intenance, or improvement,but not including expansion, unless: (1) � <br /> the nonconformity or occupancy is discontinued for a period of more than one year" <br /> � We believe that we meet the requirements of th'is`sectiori, but are asking for a <br /> variance for re-configuration of existing hardcover which will allow for closer <br /> conformity to zoning requirements, and the elimination of 5 of the 6 current non- <br /> conformities. Our application brings this property much closer to conformity than <br /> currently exists and cures many existing non-conformities. . � <br /> 11) It will not. . <br /> - 12)It does. Without this variance,the applicant is unable to rebuild a home and outdoor <br /> entertaining spaces of a consistent with that which currently exists on the property. <br /> RE�ESVE� <br /> � JUN 1 S 2008 <br /> �ITIf OF ORONQ <br />