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3. The petitioner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance; The petitioner purposes to continue using the parcels in question in the same manner it has since 1948. The dculty has come about due to ordinance changes over the years, and the establishment of the Drainage District ordinance. IYIe feel we have been complying with over theyears. The petitioner continues to use the Property in a reasonable manner, as it has since 1948. 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; and The plight of the petitioner is due to ordinance changes over theyears and the establishment of a Drainage Distfict. In both cases the church property has been able to function with no known impact on the comprehensive land use ordinances or the Drainage District ordinance. The plight is due to circumstances unique to the property. The Property has been developed into its current uses and has operated without issues prior to newer shoreland management regulations. 5. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The only changes to the essential character of the locality will be administratively; going from 4 parcels of record to 2, which we feel is a plus. The new proposed outbuilding is directly behind the church. It will be located where the preschool playground is located. It will have no impact on the surrounding properties, due to it sits in the center of the church property. With the exception of the construction of a future accessory building, the property is not changing. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. Financial Impact None Council Meeting If denied, or an appeal is made by any interested party by August 4, 2017, this item will go to the August 21, 2017, City Council meeting. Attachments • Location Map • Applicants Narrative • Shoreland Map • Environmental Coordinator Memo dated July 17, 201 N: \Departments \Community Development \Planning \Case Files \V\V 17 -04 John Norgren \4 -Board of Adjustments \V 17 -04 sr PC 7- 25- 17.docx