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Staff isaware of the larger development plans for this area, and of the adjacent sites. However, with the deficiency in available space recommend approval of the current application. If the applicant were to work with adjacent property owners and acquire additional land in order to meet the 2 stalls staff would be in a position to recommend approval. Staff also u building are only studio/one-bedroom units, which will reduce the parking demand, but not a degree that 1.5 stalls would satisfy the ordinance. Ordinance does not differentiate between types of units (one, tw three bedroom, etc.) when defining parking requirements. Applicable Regulation Variances may be granted when the petitioner establishes that the varianceall fiveof the criteria described below. The variance is: 1.Is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinan The variance is not in harmony with the general purpose and intent of t parking stalls for apartment buildings is to ensure adequate off-street parking for all residents and visitors. The current proposal only includes 1 total stall per unit. The possibility of additional parking around t the existing parcel will only provide 1.5 stalls per unit, which does not provide adequate parking for residents and visitors. 2.Is consistent with the City of Elk River comprehensive plan. The proposed use of the property as an apartment building is con Variances may be granted when the petitioner establishes that thties in complying with the zoning ordinance. Practical difficulties means that: 3.The petitioner proposes to use the property in a reasonable mannmitted by the zoning ordinance; An apartment building on a property which cannot provide enough facility is not a reasonable use of the property. 4.The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to t the petition's own action or inaction; and The conversion of the site from a hotel to an apartment building facilitated changes to the comprehensive plan and zoning which h residential. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the prope. 5.The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character The variance would not alter the essential character of the locality. If the applicant reduces the number of units in the building (combines units) or adds additional by working with adjacent property owners, to allow additional surface parking spaces, staff would support reviewing an additional variance application for the site. Financial Impact None \\dc3-elkr\shared\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\V\V 17-02 Elk River Lodges\4-Board of Adjustments\V 17-02 sr 6-27-2017.docx