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4) The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the property not a <br /> consequence of the petitioner's own action or inaction; and <br /> 5) The variance,if granted,will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Practical difficulties include,but <br /> are not limited to,inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. <br /> Criteria Analysis <br /> 1. The variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance. The ordinance <br /> strives to have lot sizes all at a minimum size to promote harmony. The proposed lots exceed the <br /> size of a majority of the surrounding lot sizes in Brentwood. <br /> 2. The request is consistent with the City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan. It has a Public/Semi- <br /> Public land use designation in the middle of a rural residential area. These lands designate parcels <br /> used for governmental (City, County, School District) and institutional (church) purposes. The <br /> residential structures are accessory uses to the principal use. <br /> 3. The property is being proposed to be used in a manner in size, scope, and character of the existing <br /> neighborhood (Brentwood subdivision). It would be similar to what was already platted in the past. <br /> 4. In 1994, Sherburne County requested that all the lots be combined for ease of records. The <br /> applicant's bank has requested that they put their two existing homes on separate lots from the <br /> church property. <br /> 5. The variance,if granted,will not alter the character of the locality. It again will have lot sizes in line <br /> with what was originally platted in 1994 and the proposed lots exceed a majority of the surrounding <br /> lot sizes in Brentwood. <br /> Public Comment <br /> Staff received several phone calls in opposition to the request and one email stating it is "Not fair unless <br /> we all can do the same." Any resident can ask for a variance to reduce their lot size,in this case the <br /> request is not asking for lot sizes any smaller than what is already in the subdivision and is consistent with <br /> the original plat. <br /> ATTACHMENTS <br /> • Location Map <br /> • Applicants Narrative <br /> • Lot Size Exhibit <br /> • Email <br /> • Proposed Survey <br /> • Original Plat <br /> Action Motion by Second by Vote <br /> Follow Up <br /> N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\V\V 13-03 Solid Rock Church\V 13-03.docx <br />