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• Cartier Variance page 2 Findings for Variance In considering all requests for variance and in taking subsequent action, the City shall make a finding of fact: 1. That the property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls. 2. That the plight of the landowners is due to physical circumstances unique to his property not created by the land owner. 3. That the hardship is not due to economic considerations alone and when a reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the ordinance. 4. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that would be denied by this ordinance to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. 5. That the proposed actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. The location of the low, wet area prevents an accessory building from being built to the southeast of the house. The existing drainfield and need for a secondary drainfield area prevents the building from being built to the southwest of the house. It would be unreasonable to require a driveway through the wet area to reach the far southeast corner of the property. The landowner's intent to use the new building for an agricultural use fits with the purpose of the Rural zoning district. • Staff recommends approving the variance with the following condition: 1. A building permit must be obtained before construction of the accessory building begins. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD ACTION The P & Z approved the variance request at its May 9, 2001 meeting. OPTIONS 1. Approve Resolution 01 -69 granting the variance as requested with the condition listed. 2. Deny the variance request. 3. Return to staff with direction. RECOMMENDATION • Option 1