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Requesting a variance from the City of Elk River zoning setback requirements to allow <br />construction of a new deck larger than the existing deck at 19072 Baldwin Street NW. The <br />proposed deck will encroach further into the setback than permitted by code. The <br />variance is sought due to the lot configuration and the placement of the existing house, <br />which limit compliance with the standard setback requirement. <br />Legal Description of Property <br /> <br />Deerfield 3rd Addition, Block 11, Lot 23, Sherburne County, Minnesota <br /> <br />The narrative is your opportunity to describe, promote, and sell your proposal to the <br />Board of Adjustment and City Council (if needed) and should explain your request in <br />detail and how the five criteria are met in order to be granted a variance. <br /> <br />The property owner proposes to replace the existing deck with a slightly larger deck. The <br />proposed design requires a variance from the rear yard setback due to the lot <br />configuration and house placement. The variance is necessary to allow a safe, functional, <br />and typical outdoor living space. <br /> <br />This request is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance because <br />it maintains safe, functional residential use while preserving neighborhood character. It <br />is consistent with the City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan by supporting reinvestment in <br />existing housing and enhancing neighborhood livability. <br /> <br />The project represents a reasonable residential use not permitted by strict application of <br />the ordinance. The unique lot configuration and placement of the existing house create <br />practical difficulties beyond the control of the owner. Finally, granting the variance will <br />not alter the essential character of the locality, as the deck will remain consistent in scale <br />and design with others in the neighborhood. <br /> <br />A variance may be granted by the board only if it finds that: <br />The variance is in harmony with the <br />general purpose and intent of the <br />ordinance <br /> <br />The variance request supports the intent of <br />the ordinance by allowing safe and <br />functional use of the property in a <br />residential manner. The deck expansion is <br />modest, consistent with the surrounding <br />neighborhood, and does not create <br />adverse impacts on adjacent properties. <br />The variance is consistent with the City of <br />Elk River Comprehensive Plan (discuss with <br />city staff if needed) <br /> <br />The variance supports reinvestment in <br />existing housing, enhances neighborhood <br />livability, and maintains the residential <br />character of the community. The proposed <br />deck expansion is consistent with the <br />Page 10 of 83