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Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. <br />URBAN PLANNING • DESIGN • MARKET RESEARCH <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Mary Kay Wyland <br />FROM: Bob Kirmis/Alan Brixius <br />DATE: 1 November 1994 <br />RE: Lino Lakes - Zoning Ordinance: <br />Non -Conforming Uses <br />FILE NO: 194.02 - 94.17 <br />BACKGROUND <br />At the last meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board, Ms. Michelle Whitney spoke under "open <br />mike" regarding a potential variance request. Specifically, Ms. Whitney is considering a <br />variance to allow a 500 square foot expansion to her garage located north of I -35E and west of <br />Lake Drive. The variance is necessary to allow the expansion of a non -conforming use (single <br />family dwelling) in an NB, Neighborhood Business Zoning District. <br />The Planning and Zoning Board was not favorable to giving a variance of this type, without a <br />demonstration of a clear, unique hardship due to concern for establishing an undesirable <br />precedent. Recognizing that Ms. Whitney's situation was unique within the City, the Planning <br />and Zoning Board was willing to consider a zoning text amendment to allow some expansion of <br />non -conforming single family homes. <br />Attached for reference: <br />Exhibit A - Site Location <br />Exhibit B - Draft Zoning Ordinance Amendment <br />Exhibit C - Michelle Whitney Letter <br />5775 Wayzata Blvd. • Suite 555 • St. Louis Park, MN 55416 • (612) 595-9636•Fax. 595-9837 <br />