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Application for Variance I am submitting this application to the City of Lino Lakes to consider my request for a 10-foot variance for a second driveway that would provide access from Pinto Lane to the detached garage I constructed in my back yard in September 2020. Currently my property has a chain link fence around the backyard and an existing 10-foot gate to access my yard from Pinto Lane. The rear of my property has approximately 55 feet of curb at Pinto Lane, by allowing a 10- foot variance should not affect any parking on Pinto Lane as there is currently not enough room to park three vehicles and this 10-foot variance would still allow for a vehicle to park on either side of it. At the time the permit to construct this garage was approved by the city on August 10, 2020, I was not aware that residential properties were only allowed one driveway per parcel. Between August 141h and August 191h, I spent $18,498.08 on building materials and the installation of the concrete garage floor and course of block. It was on August 251h, 2020 when I reached out to Diane Hankee to discuss a second driveway and what the process was to install it. It was during this time that Diane mentioned second driveways were not allowed and copied Katie Larsen on the email for me to discuss this with her further. While I certainly understand the need for codes and ordinances, not all properties are the same and exceptions should be considered based on the individual property. The final cost to construct this garage is approximately $35,000.00 and without a having legal access to it will cause me to suffer a hardship as I am not able to use this garage for its intended use. I appreciate the City of Lino Lakes considering my request and look forward to hearing from you. Please reach out to me anytime with any questions at 651.269.2158. Thank you!!!