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Carlton, Zachary From: vicki h Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 7:58 PM To: Carlton, Zachary; Carlton, Zachary Subject: Variance for 2 proposed lots on Norfolk ST. Board of Adjustment in care: zcarlton @ElkRiverMN.gov We, Tim and Victoria Hiller, 19340 Norfolk St., oppose the requested variance from to allow a 20 foot lot depth variance for each of 2 proposed lots (40 feet total). The proposed lots would be completely out of character with our neighborhood where the lots average 30,000 square feet. The 11,000 square foot lots seem very small and would be out of place in our existing neighborhood. Furthermore, while we understand that subdivision is possible when sanitary sewer and water become available, we expect that the city will at least uphold the minimum lot size standards. This parcel is simply too small to meet the minimum lot size requirements and the variance should be denied. The application does not meet the variance standards outlined in Sec. 30-325 (Variances) nor does it meet the standards in Sec. 30-635 (Variances) of the City Code. The applicant does not meet the standard for practical difficulties needed to grant the variance. It appears that the primary reason for the request is financial benefit to the owner, but it does not pass the reasonableness, uniqueness or essential character test as approval of this variance would be a dramatic departure of the character of this existing neighborhood. Financial benefit alone does not constitute practical difficulties. We implore the Board of Adjustments to deny the variance request based on the finding that the variance standards have not been met. Sincerely, Tim Hiller and Victoria Hiller i