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don't care". Granting this variance will simpyretain the reasonable use of the property as a single family home in a <br /> reasonable manner fitting the unusual circumstances caused by the Highway 10 expansion. <br /> The proposed use as a single-family parcel with a detached garage is reasonable, and the placement is made <br /> challenging due to the location of the right-of-way and shape of the parcel. <br /> 4. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the property not a consequence of the <br /> petition's own action or inaction; and <br /> ile did not create this circumstance it was forced upon us and is unique to this situation and property. ire have worked with <br /> the DOT for severalyears to come up with a reasonable and equitable solution to this taking resulting from the Highway <br /> expansion. ire had a final plan to solve the situation which was co*leteydisregarded when the DOT determined that they <br /> did not have the fee simple ownership of the land enabling them to acquiesce, as originalyintended, to the vacation of Oxford <br /> entirely to the 507 Oxfordproperty. This is causative to the need for a variance for the garage and driveway. <br /> The request is the result of a MnDOT project to improve Highway 10. This is unique to the property and <br /> not a consequence of the petitioner's action. <br /> 5. The variance,if granted,will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> Granting this variance is both a reasonable use and, in our view will both retain and enhance the essential character of the <br /> property and the neighborhood as detailed above. <br /> Construction of a detached garage is expected in a single-family neighborhood and will not alter the <br /> essential character of the locality. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> None <br /> Council Meeting <br /> If denied, or an appeal is made by any interested party by November 5,2021, this item will go to the November <br /> 15, 2021, City Council meeting. <br /> Mission/Policy/Goal <br /> ■ Ethical, efficient,and responsible <br /> ■ Work with citizens to achieve goals <br /> ■ Help, not hinder citizen quality of life <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ Location Map <br /> ■ Site Plan <br /> ■ Applicant's Narrative <br />