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Variance Request <br /> Property Address : 479 UPLAND AVE NW,ELK RIVER MN <br /> PID#:75-773-0105 <br /> Plat 773-RAIVALA ADDITION <br /> Sec-Twp-Rng Sec.33 T33N R26W <br /> Legal Description LOT 1,BLK 1 <br /> Last Recording A 650465 Date:05/22/2007 <br /> Class 200-Residential 2-3 units or Vacant Land <br /> Occupancy NON-HOMESTEAD <br /> Deeded Acres 0.25 <br /> Tax District ELK RIVER CITY <br /> School District 728-ELK RIVER <br /> This request is being made to the City of Elk River for the consideration and approval of setback <br /> requirements for the lot currently addressed as 479 Upland Ave. A Purchase Agreement(PA) has been <br /> accepted by the property owner,the intent is to build a new home on this property as a permanent <br /> residence,and the building plans are consistent with the current neighborhood and surrounding homes. <br /> The PA will be fully executed upon The City of Elk River approving and accepting the ordinance changes <br /> described as follows: <br /> 1) Is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance <br /> First,the general purpose and intent of front yard setbacks is to provide a uniform/controlled look <br /> to the front of structures as well as not to block neighbor's lines of sight. The proposed setbacks <br /> are uniform with existing structure setbacks on Upland Avenue and meet the required setbacks <br /> on 5th Street. Other structures on 5th Street do not meet the front setback requirements. <br /> Second,the general purpose and intent of side yard setbacks is to keep structures reasonably <br /> separated from one another. In this case,requiring 10 foot side yard setbacks provides at least 20 <br /> feet between homes. Corner lots function with two front yards,one side yard, and one rear yard. <br />