Board of Adjustments Packet - November 25, 2025 with Presentations

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apartment buildings. The building immediately north of the subject site includes 52 units (constructed in 2023) and carries the same land use classification. The Comprehensive Plan generally supports the proposed use of a 59-unit apartment building. 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; The parking request is in alignment with the general purpose of parking client vehicles on site with an established history of parking within city limits. The owner is in alignment with the general purpose of managing the stormwater runoff rate equal to or less than existing conditions post development. All impervious surfaces will be drained to an infiltration basin on site. The proposed parking deviation of greater than 2 stalls/unit has proven to be a reasonable use not otherwise permitted in the ordinance. The civil plans demonstrate that the impervious encroachment into the wetland setback includes the roof of the building, which will direct runoff to the stormwater pond and not directly to the adjacent wetland. 4. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the property, not a consequence of the petition's own action or inaction; and Due to the uniqueness of an easement serving two additional parcels, we are limited to the practicality of space on said site. Due to the uniqueness of an easement serving two additional parcels, we are limited to the practicality of moving the basin to the north. The building is an L-shaped building. The 90-degree angle on the inside corner would be impractical to construct at a 65-degree angle. We also considered removing the sidewalk between the building and parking lot. However, it is much more practical and safer to have dedicated space for pedestrian traffic to and from their vehicles in the parking lot and the structure on the southwest corner of apartment homes. The applicant states that the practical difficulties lie in preserving free and clear access for the parcels to the east – both of which currently access their properties through the site. One of the homes was constructed in 1972 and the other in 1978, neither directly abut a public street and do not have any other means of access to their properties. The access easement connection noted by the applicant must be maintained in the same location as it is today. 5. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. We are not altering the character of the site. We are not altering the character of the zoning of the site. The proposed apartment building is similar in size and scale to the parcels immediately north and south of the subject site. All of these facilities are located along Twin Lakes Road and will not alter the essential character of the locality. Page 53 of 97