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<br />N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\V\V 18-02 Barrett\4-Board of Adjustments\V 18-02 sr-a PC 2-27-18 LOT <br />SIZE.docx <br />of right-of-way, reducing the available acreage. The general purpose and intent of the <br />ordinance are met. <br /> <br />2. Is consistent with the City of Elk River comprehensive plan. <br /> <br />The subject parcel is guided for residential which allows for orderly residential development. <br />The request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> <br />Variances may be granted when the petitioner establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying <br />with the zoning ordinance. Practical difficulties means that: <br /> <br />3. The petitioner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the <br />zoning ordinance; <br /> <br />The applicant is proposing to use the property in a manner as permitted by the ordinance. A <br />lot size variance would not be required if the dedication of right-of-way were not required. <br /> <br />4. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the property not a <br />consequence of the petition's own action or inaction; and <br /> <br />The plight of the petitioner is not due to their own action or inaction. The requirement of <br />right-of-way is being imposed on the property by the city. <br /> <br />5. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> <br />The essential character will not be altered as the subject property can support three parcels in <br />sizes comparable to the locale. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />None <br /> <br />Council Meeting <br />If denied, or an appeal is made by an interested party by March 9, 2018, this item will go to the March 19, <br />2018, City Council meeting. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> Location Map <br /> Applicants Narrative <br /> Proposed Property Layout <br />