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13 <br />creation of two (2) lots. This would not be consistent with the intent of the Mar Don <br />Acres plat or the previously approved Hailey Manor and Isabell Estates subdivisions. <br /> <br />4. The plight of the landowner shall be due to circumstances unique to the <br />property not created by the landowner. <br /> <br />The plight of the landowner is created by the requirement to dedicate 30 feet of right-of- <br />way on Arlo Lane which reduces the lot depths to 131 and 133 feet. The need for the <br />variances was not created by the landowner. <br /> <br />5. The variance shall not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> <br />The variance shall not alter the essential character of the locality. The proposal to create <br />four (4) single family residential lots for the purpose of constructing three (3) new single <br />family homes is compatible with the surrounding existing single family homes. Similar <br />variances were approved for the two adjacent subdivisions, Hailey Manor and Golden <br />Acre. <br /> <br />6. A variance shall not be granted for any use that is not allowed under the <br />ordinance for property in the zoning district where the subject site is located. <br /> <br />Single family homes are permitted uses in the R-1, Single Family Residential District. <br /> <br />7. In accordance with M.S. § 462.357, Subd. 6, variances shall be granted for earth <br />sheltered construction as defined in M.S. § 216C.06, Subd. 14, when in <br />harmony with the zoning ordinance. <br /> <br />Not applicable. <br /> <br />Findings of Fact-Preliminary Plat <br /> <br />Per City Code Section 1001.013, Premature Subdivision: <br /> <br /> (1) General. Any concept plan, preliminary plat or final plat deemed premature <br />pursuant to the following criteria shall be denied by the City Council. <br /> <br /> (2) Conditions for establishing a premature subdivision. A subdivision may be deemed <br />premature should any of the following conditions not be met. <br /> <br /> (a) Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Including any of the following: <br /> 1. Land use plan; <br /> 2. Transportation plan; <br /> 3. Utility (sewer and water) plans; <br /> 4. Local water management plan;