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• • • proposed hanger location. We have also received comments from the Air Park Association indicating this proposed location is optimum for several reasons outlined in their letter. The main consideration is the 7/1 transition airspace required from the runway which could not be achieved if the structure were located behind the home as required by the Ordinance. For this reason Staff believes there is a hardship and would recommend approval of the variance request. For Council information we are considering an Ordinance Amendment that would allow accessory structures to be construction in front of the principal structure in the Rural Zoning District. However, this proposal will not be initiated until the Zoning Ordinance is updated some time next year. The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed this Variance at their 10/11/00 meeting and expressed concern regarding the 7/1 transition air space requirement. They recommended approval of the Variance pending clarification of this question. Staff reviewed the information and discussed the requirement with Air Park Board members. A drawing is attached detailing this information that was not available for the P & Z review. The Air Park Association has tried to be more diligent in recent years in maintaining their Covenants and enforcing this slope requirement. Some hangers were built in the late 1980's and early 90's that do not meet the requirement. These hangers are located on the east end of the field on Thomas Street. We have found, however, that this 7/1 transition air space requirement, while included in the Air Park Covenants, is not a required condition per MnDot Office of Aeronautics rules for a "private" air park. After discussion with Air Park Board members and review of the information provided we would recommend approval of the Variance as requested. The structure can not be located in the rear yard and meet the 7/1 slope requirement. OPTIONS: 1. Approve Variance Request 2. Deny Variance Request 3. Return to staff for further consideration RECOMMENDATION: Option 1