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• • Setbacks: The Zoning Ordinance requires that accessory structures be five feet from side property lines, thirty feet from rear property lines, forty feet from collector roadways (Main Street), and be placed no closer to the front property line than the main dwelling. The proposed structure would easily exceed all of these requirements. Building Code: The foundation (pony wall) for the proposed structure has been partially constructed. The Building Official has requested additional information from the applicant to prove that the pony wall is constructed in a manner capable of handling the strain of a very large fabric structure. This information will need to be submitted prior to the Building Department issuing a peimit for the structure. Other infoimation and documentation may also be necessary and should be discussed directly with the Building Official. The Building Official has raised two concerns over the use and construction of this building. First, the use as a `Riding Stable' means that public will be entering the facility and because of the size of the structure it may need to have a fire sprinkler system. The second issue is the construction materials used. Since the structure will be exposed to the elements, weather resistant materials must be used. Findings: State law requires the following findings to be made in order to grant the approval of a variance. Staff has completed the findings in regards to the submitted request. FINDINGS In considering all requests for Variance or appeal and in taking subsequent action, the City shall make a finding of fact: a. That the property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls. While the zoning ordinance requires an accessory structure for all rural properties, the site already is developed in excess of the maximum accessory structure area of 4,200 square feet and exactly the number of accessory structures allowed on the site. b. That the plight of the landowners is due to physical circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The restriction of the number and area of accessory structures is directly related to property size. The entire property, whether covered by water, easement, or wetland is used to deteimine the number and area of accessory structures. Therefore there is no physical circumstance unique to this property.