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City of Elk River - Planning Commission <br />13065 Orono Parkway <br />Elk River, MN 55330 <br /> <br />July 23, 2020 <br /> <br />Dear Planning Commission, <br />Additional narrative for variance request: <br />With the property being situated up on a hill, the remodel of the current barn will not be <br />noticed by anyone who does not drive up the driveway on the property. There will be no <br />noticeable difference in the structure from the outside. The part we want to remodel is <br />the 'front' barn, it was built first. When having plans drawn, using the existing structure as is <br />and for purposes of the esthetics from the outside, remodeling the full 'front' makes the most <br />sense. The back barn was built after and is not cemented, it drops down lower then the front <br />barn. <br />Approving the variance will allow us to upkeep the property, as it is too much for my Parents to <br />do. We will be purchasing the property, and the variance will also allow my Parents to be able <br />to stay in their home until the time comes when they are no longer here. After which, we will <br />remodel the main dwelling and the accessory dwelling unit will be used for out of town family <br />that visit Minnesota. We have no intention of having it be a permanent living space anyone <br />after us, and may at some point remodel the inside for a different use. <br />We are trying to avoid the additional cost of doing a lot split. If we go that option we will then <br />request that we use the same easement between the two properties, along with electric <br />service. In the end, the result will be the exact same as if you approve this variance. The <br />properties would operate as one. Approving the variance would save us both time and costs, <br />and would be very appreciated. <br /> <br />Thank you for your time, <br /> <br />Rich and Amber Bengtson (Anderson) <br /> <br />