5.1. BASR 04-28-2020 - Laserfiche WebLink

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2. Is consistent with the City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan. Yes The property is guided for single family homes. The request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Variances may be granted when the petitioner establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. Practical difficulties mean that: 3. The petitioner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance; Yes, principal residence The applicant wants to construct a new single-family home 30-feet from the front property line. The home to the south is also 30 feet from the property line. The proposed use/request is reasonable and allowed by the ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. 4. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the property not a consequence of the petitioner's own action or inaction; and True...there is a river bluff in the rear, an additional 5' would make a safer distance The unique characteristic of the site is the additional bluff setback requirement in the rear of the parcel. Allowing the house to move 5-feet closer to the front property line pushes the house back another five feet from the bluff line, possibly reducing the need for a variance in the future on the back side of the house. 5. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. True Granting the proposed variance will result in the house having the same setback as the adjoining home to the south. When the vacant lot to the north is developed, the 5-foot deviation will not be as apparent as that parcel is on a curve. Financial Impact None Council Meeting If denied, or an appeal is made by any interested party by May 8, 2020, this item will go to the May 18, 2020, City Council meeting. Attachments  Location Map  Applicant’s Narrative  Site Plans