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1. Is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance,and According to the ordinance a property si.Ze of 4.99 acres is alloaved 3,000 sq ft of accessory structures and attached garages. ilhereas a property side of 5.00 acres is allowed 4,000 sq ft of accessory structures and attachedgarages. I am asking for a prorated allowance on 4.36 acres of 3,488 sq ft for accessory structures and attachedgarage. This mould be in harmony with the ordinance of limiting the si.Ze of accessory structures and attachedgarages per the si.Ze of the lot. The property is 0.4 acres short of being allowed an additional 1,000 SF of space. The applicant is asking for an additional 488 SF of garage space. If the allowed square footage were on a sliding scale (prorated) based on every tenth acre,4.3 acres would be allowed 3,720 SF. 2. Is consistent with the City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan. Yes, it is on residential R1 a property and will be a typical residential structure. The property is guided for residential uses which allows homes and accessory structures and 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; It is a residential property that allows for accessory structures. The ordinance designates accessory structure sizes based on tiered lot sizes. The applicant is requesting a size midway between 3,000 and 4,000 SF with a subject lot size closer to allowing 4,000 SE The use of the property is reasonable. 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 The si.Ze of the lot being 4.36 acres creates the unique issue. The property is zoned R1-a with minimum lot sizes of 2 '/Z acres. The unique situation is the variety of lots either less than or greater than 5-acres in the vicinity,which is the demarcation for 3,000 or 4,000 SF. The property is closer to the 5-acres regulations than it is to the 2 '/Z- acres regulations. 5. The variance,if granted,will not alter the essential character of the locality. Wl'ithin a I mile radius there are many parcels of land of 5 acres or more. Ifgranted 3,488 sq ft of accessory structures and attachedgarage is in harmony n ith not only the ordinance but also the surrounding area. It will allow for indoor storage which also improves the essential character rather than detract from it with `stuff'laying around the property. ire have owned the property since 1992 when it was a rundownfarmstead ire have demolished and di posed of many outbuildings. Donated the house to the Elk River Fire Department for a training burn and build a nicer, newer home. In the 28 years nye have owned the property we have worked to improve the essential character. There are several properties in the locale 5-acres or more which allow for 4,000 SF. The essential character of the locale will not be altered.