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• Explanation for Request for Variance <br /> David L. Tollefson <br /> Our family settled in Elk River because of the appeal of open country living on a lot with a <br /> view of surrounding wet lands. By following the existing setback ordinance, we could not <br /> put a garage where we would like to, because the garage would be too close to the house, <br /> making it appear cluttered and squeezed in. <br /> We are requesting a five foot setback from the side of the property line. This would give a <br /> more appealing"curb appeal" and would fall in very nicely with a line of existing trees on <br /> our lot. <br /> The alternative of putting a garage in back of the power lines would create a need for an <br /> extremely long driveway. Winter snow removal makes this option unfeasible, and having <br /> the garage out back would not look as attractive. <br /> The land owners adjacent to ours do not use the portion of the lot from the open ditch to <br /> our lot, because that portion is not easily accessible to them (they have to access it from <br /> the road). We had inquired into buying that portion of their land, but because of the costs <br /> involved, decided against it. However, they have no objection with a structure close to <br /> the property line. <br /> 4111 Because of the possible 60 day application process and full schedule of contractors, the <br /> earliest that building could occur would be next spring. <br /> • <br />