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2. Is consistent with the City of Elk River Comprehensive plan. A standard single family residence would fit on this lot according to staff drawing in 2005 when property was allowed to be subdivided.See Attachment H 3. The petitioner purposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance. Requesting a variance on a City approved subdivision should not require a variance and is in violation of Sec. 30-2041 (b)a subdivision will not be approved where a later variance from one or more standards in official controls would be needed to use the lots for their intended purpose.See Attachment C 4. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the property not a consequence of the petition's own action or inaction. The plight of the petitioner is due to the oddly shaped home purposed again a standard single family residence would fit on this city approved lot and staff drawing from 2005.See Attachment H 5. The variance, if granted,will not alter the essential character of the locality. Building a slab on grade rambler would meet the essential character of the properties on Upland Avenue, and may not require two variances. See Attachment Before a decision is made on this variance request I believe that the Board needs more information. L4iat information includes: 1. Proposed house plans so you can see if this is a reasonable request for this lot. 2. Proposed impervious surface coverage—important because of the small lot size. 3. This lot is in the shoreland district,and has low floor elevation requirements.The staff and board need to know the elevation of the proposed house,and the lowest opening. 4. Grading plans,this is a low lot and may need to be elevated. 5. Additional improvements planned for the property including: proposed deck,accessory structures etc. Without the above mentioned information you are just approving a site plan that may or may not work. If a variance is granted,with the minimal amount of information provided plans may change without my knowledge or the board's knowledge. Let's all do our due diligence to protect my property and investment and the city approved subdivision that should fit a standard single family residence.