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th to provide access and frontage for the existing home (13349 190 Ave NW) onto Island View Drive, and th create one new buildable lot with access to 190 Ave. Applicable Regulation City ordinance identifies two wetland buffers (shown in image below): first, a 25 foot no mow/maintenance buffer, which prohibits alterations to the established vegetation, (red) and second, an additional 20 foot buffer prohibiting structures (orange). The proposed driveway extends 24 feet into the wetland setback and wetland buffer area. Section 30-1852 regulates wetland setbacks. Staff has no concern with issuing a variance for the driveway as the location results in the least impact to wetlands due to local and county regulations. Variance Requirements A variance may be granted when the petitioner establishes that the variance satisfies all five of the criteria described below. The variance is: 1.Is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinan The proposed variance is in harmony with the general purpose and it will provide us a driveway without any direct impact on the surrounding natural resources. The new driveway would encroach on the nearby wetland setback requirements of 45 feet, by approximately 16.5 feet on each side of the driveway. The drivew constructed on the wetlands at all, but would only encroach on the wetback itself. This setback is a requirement set by the City of Elk River only. This is not a s keep with the harmony of the general purpose and intent of the o 2. Is consistent with the City of Elk River comprehensive plan. The variance is consistent with the City of Elk RiverÔs Comprehe the natural demographics of the cityÔs current wetlands, while p outcome to protect wetlands and to minimize costs to the existing and future homeowners. The variance would allow for a focused development of already urbanized area and would minimize further encroachments into natural areas. The variance would also enhance the existing character and vitality of the neighborhood. We take great pride in our property and community and this variance would allow us to be able to build our home and raise our children in the community that we ourselves were raised in and have grown to love. The var appropriate use of resources while sticking to the cityÔs comprehensive plan of enhancement and development as well as preserving nature and our natural resourc N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\V\V 17-07 Tim Smith\4-Planning Commission\V 17-07 sr Tim Smith Driveway.docx