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In 2006 our home was built without the deck added At that time the deck was intended to be added off of the <br />kitchen. When we took ownership of this home in 2012 we planned on building the deck as soon as we could word <br />it. Our family has been saving and planning for this deck for the past fouryears: Currently our home is 48 feet from <br />the wetlands, as the city ordinance is utritten, our home could not be built today in the same location as originally <br />indented with a deck. Our entire block of twelve homes is located closely to the wetland. Most of our neighbors have <br />already added decks to their homes, we would like to complete our home with a deck as well. <br />3. The petitioner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by <br />the zoning ordinance; <br />The proposed residential use is reasonable and is permitted in the zoning ordinance. <br />4. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the property not a <br />consequence of the petition's own action or inaction; and <br />Although new wetland classifications and restrictions have been established since the <br />applicant purchased the property in 2012. Due to the proximity of the house and house <br />design in relation to the wetland, the proposed location is perhaps the best area on the <br />property to construct a deck as it has less wetland impact. The applicant is willing to work <br />with the City to alter the proposed desk if it is the desire of City Council and staff. Wetlands <br />are not unique to properties in Elk River. The subject property has approximately 0.4 acres <br />(hal� of wetlands leaving approximately 0.33 acres (hal� of non -wetland property. As the <br />ordinance is written today a deck would not be feasible on the subject property. <br />5. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br />The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. The proposed deck would be <br />consistent with decks located on neighboring properties. <br />Financial Impact <br />None <br />Attachments <br />■ Location Map <br />■ Applicants Narrative <br />■ Site Plan Exhibit <br />N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\V\V 16-05 Werk\3_Planning Commission\V 16-05 sr BA 6-28-16.docx <br />