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2. The variance is consistent with the City of Elk River comprehensive plan. The variance,if granted,will not alter the use of the property and it will remain consistent with the city's comprehensive plan. 3. The petitioner proposes to use the propery in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance. The remaining Ebner lot is underdeveloped at this time,but it will basically,be sized appropriately for Highway Commercial Uses,which is a reasonable use of the property. 4. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the propery not a consequence of the petitioner's own action or inaction. The two non-conforming lots involved were of record prior to the C-3 lot sizes being established. 5. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the localiy. The remaining lot being 0.05 acres shy of the minimum requirement will hardly even be noticeable,let along will it alter the essential character of the locality. The lots owned by the applicant are currently vacant and proposed lot configurations are unencumbered by existing conditions or the uniqueness of the property. The location of proposed facilities should not impact a decision by the Board to require the relocation of a proposed lot line to ensure compliance with minimum lot size requirements. Additionally, economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Finally, staff does not believe the proposed variance from the minimum lot size will impact future development or the essential character of the locality. Financial Impact None Attachments • Location Map • Applicant Narrative dated November 25,2013. • Ebner Split Sketch dated October, 18, 2013 • Jabez Second Addition Final Plat N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\V\V 14-01 Jabez 2nd Addition\V 14-01 SR Jabez 2nd 01-14-2014.docx