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• <br />• <br />• <br />Planning & Zoning Board <br />May 9, 2001 <br />Page 2 <br />V. ACTION ITEMS <br />A. John Cartier, 2088 80th Street E., Variance <br />Staff presented the application by explaining the applicant, Mr. Cartier, has submitted an <br />application for a variance from the prohibition on building an accessory building closer to <br />the front lot line than the principal building. <br />Staff presented its analysis of the request by explaining the City's zoning ordinance states <br />that "no detached accessory structure shall be closer to the front lot line than the principal <br />building or its attached garage (Section 3 Subd. 4.D.1.c.)." The existing house is toward <br />the southwest corner of the property and the septic system is to the southwest of the <br />house. Considering the need for an alternate drainfield site, there is little land left for an <br />accessory building. It was noted that the land to the southeast of the house is lowland and <br />unbuildable. Staff noted the aerial photo does show an area that appears to be a pocket <br />pond, possibly wetland. The area noted as "drainage" on the drawing corresponds to a <br />type of soil with seasonally high water table, according tothe County soil survey prepared <br />by the Soil Conservation Service. <br />Staff noted it is possible that the accessory buil g could be built in the far southeast <br />corner of the site, but that would require driving .gh the wet area to reach it from the <br />house. Mr. Cartier wants to build a 40' b .0' or 40 70' accessory building. This site <br />is approximately ten acres so the applicant otal of 4,200 square feet of <br />accessory space, including the attached gara The garage is approximately 868 square <br />feet, which leaves 3,332 square feet 40' b 0' building would be 2,800 square feet. <br />Staff read the five findings /it= as stated in the zoning ordinance, that the City shall <br />make in considering all uests f' variance in taking subsequent action. <br />Staff noted it would be unrea .'.le to require a driveway through the wet area to reach <br />the far southeast corner of the property. The landowner's intent to use the new building <br />for an agriculture use fits with the purpose of the Rural zoning district. Staff recommends <br />approving the variance conditioned on a building permit being obtained before <br />construction of the accessory building begins. <br />Chair Schaps invited the applicant to make comment. <br />John Cartier, applicant, stated he has nothing to add to the staff report and would <br />appreciate approval of his variance request since there is no other location that would <br />work. <br />Chair Schaps asked if any of the neighbors have raised objections. Mr. Cartier stated <br />there have been no objections. <br />Mr. Corson asked the intended use. Mr. Cartier stated he has ten acres but has access to <br />additional family -owned property and would like to use the building to park his <br />equipment inside. <br />