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Planning & Zoning Board December 13, 2000 Page 2 V. ACTION ITEMS A. Chris Lyden, 6275 Holly Drive, Variance Staff presented the application by explaining Chris Lyden owns 4.07 acres of property, zoned rural, at 6275 Holly Drive. Since the ordinance requires a minimum of ten acres in the rural zoning district, this property is a pre- existing non - conforming lot of record. Mr. Lyden would like to construct a 34 -foot by 64 -foot pole barn on the property using metal siding and roofing material. The Zoning Ordinance specifically prohibits metal siding and roofing material on properties less than five (5) acres in size. The proposed construction will meet the square footage requirement and setback requirements. Staff reviewed the findings of fact that need to be met for variance consideration and indicated staff does not believe this variance criteria can be met in this case since Mr. Lyden can construct a wood frame building, on footings with •• , q lab, that would have a similar effect to a post frame building although it may be m cos ._. Staff advised it has received numerous requests for such construction a ouraged the variance procedure because in most cases, the reques ,. a = on the additional construction costs. Staff presented its analysis of the request, n• • t icant has described his hardship as follows-: 1. Pole barn type construction is 2. Pole barn type construction, w mid - engine all wood day 3. Pole barn type construct Mr. Rafferty arrived a Mr. Johnson inqui recently tested, or i question but, perhap is property due to questionable soils. ent floor, is necessary to preserve 1958 o moisture factors. reduce threat of loss from grass fires. mg the questionable soil issue and asked if they had been soil was involved. Mr. Smyser stated he is unable to answer that the applicant could provide that information. Mr. Johnson noted a building that conforms to the Code can be constructed without a slab. He asked if that type of building can be constructed on questionable soils. Mr. Smyser stated he does not know. Mr. Corson asked if the concern is the corrugated siding due to the image and desire to have accessory buildings match the appearance of the house. Mr. Smyser stated that is correct as well as an attempt to keep less rural sized lots from being covered with pole barns since they are typically not the most aesthetically pleasing structures. He noted that pole barns are allowed on larger sized rural parcels. Mr. Zych asked if the property behind the applicant's land remains undeveloped so it would not infringe on a neighbor's rights. Mr. Smyser stated the surrounding property is wetland and he doubts a house could be built on it. • • •