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Carlton, Zachary <br /> From: Aaron Tice <br /> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 7:22 PM <br /> To: Carlton, Zachary <br /> Subject: Variance Opposition <br /> Importance: High <br /> We, Aaron and Paula Tice, 19319 Norfolk Street NW,Elk River,oppose the requested variance from to allow a 20 foot <br /> lot depth variance for each of 2 proposed lots(40 feet total). <br /> The proposed lots would be completely out of character with our neighborhood where the lots average 30,000 square <br /> feet. The 11,000 square foot lots seem tiny and would be out of place in this existing neighborhood. Furthermore, while <br /> we understand that subdivision is possible when sanitary sewer and water become available, we expect that the city will at <br /> least uphold the minimum lot size standards. This parcel is simply too small to meet the minimum lot size <br /> requirements and the variance should be denied. <br /> The application does not meet the variance standards outlined in Sec. 30-325 (Variances)nor does it meet the standards in <br /> Sec. 30-635 (Variances)of the City Code. The applicant does not meet the standard for practical difficulties needed to <br /> grant the variance. It appears that the primary reason for the request is financial benefit to the owner,but it does not pass <br /> the reasonableness,uniqueness or essential character test as approval of this variance would be a dramatic departure of the <br /> character of this existing neighborhood. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. <br /> We implore the Board of Adjustments to deny the variance request based on the finding that the variance standards have <br /> not been met. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Aaron C.Tice <br /> Founder/Financial Advisor <br /> Cirrus Retirement Solutions <br /> 19319 Norfolk Street NW <br /> Elk River, MN 55330 <br /> P:(763)355-9945 <br /> Www.cirrusretirement.com <br /> 1 <br />