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5 The plight of the landowner is not due to circumstances unique to the property. The property is not unique when compared to other similar sized rural properties with similar uses and large accessory structures. The landowner is allowed to operate a commercial stable in accordance to Resolution No. 21-67. The landowner purchased the property under the false assumption they could have an unlimited number of animal units. 5. The variance shall not alter the essential character of the locality. The variance will alter the essential character of the locality which is a single family home, riding stable and arena in a rural residential neighborhood. The number of allowed animal units has already been doubled from 12.5 to 25.0 with the approved conditional use permit. The magnitude of quadrupling the number of animal units from 12.5 to 50 alters the essential character of the locality. 6. A variance shall not be granted for any use that is not allowed under the ordinance for property in the zoning district where the subject site is located. The variance will not be granted for any use that is not allowed under the ordinance for property in the zoning district. The property is zoned R, Rural and commercial stable is allowed with an approved conditional use permit. 7. In accordance with MN Stat. 462.357, Subp. 6, variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in MN Stat. 216C.06, Subd. 14, when in harmony with the zoning ordinance. Not applicable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes hereby denies the variance request to double the number of allowed animal units from 25.0 to 50.0 on the Property. Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 9th day of August, 2021. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Councilmember Stoesz and was duly seconded by Councilmember Cavegn and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Cavegn, Stoesz, Ruhland, Lyden, Rafferty The following voted against same: None ______________________________ Rob Rafferty, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________ Julianne Bartell, City Clerk