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The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality which is a single family residential neighborhood with houses, garages, decks, driveways and fences. 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-1, Single Family Residential and houses, garages, decks, driveways and fences are consistent with residential uses. 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. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the following variances for 6508 West Shadow Lake Drive: • An 11.7 foot variance to reduce the building setback from the southwest corner of the house to CSAH 34 (Birch Street) from 40 feet to 28.3 feet • An 11 foot variance to reduce the building setback from the southwest corner of the deck to CSAH 34 (Birch Street) from 40 feet to 29 feet • A 6 foot variance to reduce the building setback from the south perimeter of the deck to CSAH 34 (Birch Street) from 40 feet to 34 feet • A 2 foot variance to increase the height of a fence in the front yard from 4 feet to 6 feet as shown on the attached Boundary Survey. ATTACHMENTS 1. Site Location & Aerial Map 2. Boundary Survey prepared by Anoka County's Surveyor's Office dated July 10, 2020 M