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Request for variance This request is for a variance from a 20 ft. side yard setback of an accessory structure to accommodate a driveway to proposed new residential single family home parcel. We want to change the side yard setback to 9.2 ft. We would maintain the 160 ft of road frontage required by ordinance. 1. The variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance. Current setbacks are intended to keep structure spaced at a reasonable distance. The new setback will allow a reasonable distance for the new driveway and still serve the general intent of the ordinance. 2. The variance is consistent with the City of Elk River comprehensive plan. The variance would still keep within the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and rural residential land use designation. The property is not served by municipal sewer and water and the new home would still remain as a residential single family home. I. The petitioner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance; the closer setback is needed for access to the rear 18.5 -acres of my property. It will also help blend the driveway grade to preserve the existing trees and natural features along the north fence line (property line) by not having major alterations to grades under drip line of trees which will insure a low visual impact. We have taken into consideration removing the 36 x 64 Quonset however that too is unique to the property. The building is structurally sound, with concrete floor, running water and insulated with closed cell spray foam. The building has been maintained and still has country charm. The variance would be cohesive with the surrounding neighborhood. 2. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the property not a consequence of the petition's own action or inaction; and we purchased the property in its current condition. The concern is with an adjacent property that only has 66 ft of road frontage. If there was a cul -de -sac at the end of 207th it would have allowed the adjacent property to have 160 ft of road frontage as well as easier access to the rear parcel of our development plan. Given the current conditions, our plan would not detract from the surrounding neighborhood. 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Surrounding parcels have acreage with multiple scattered accessory structures and driveways.