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• • • Planning & Zoning Board May 14, 1997 Page 13 2. The granting of the variances will not unreasonably diminish or impair established property values in the neighborhood. 3. Because the granting of the variances do not provide the applicant any additional development rights (i.e., increased density) approval will not confer any special privileges denied to other lands. Mr. Herr seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 7 -0. E. ACCAP - 7056 Sunset Road - Site Plan Review Ms. Wyland stated that this application is a site plan review to allow a home to be moved from Shoreview to property originally owned by the City and recently approved for sale to Anoka County Community Action Programs (ACCAP). The home was received as a donation, and the County plans to make it available to lower or moderate income first time home buyers. The proceeds from the sale of the lot will be directed to the City's Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA). Ms. Wyland stated that the Building Inspector has inspected the house and determined that it is a sound structure that can be relocated. The City Engineer has indicated that the house can be placed on the proposed site, and the home will blend in with the surrounding neighborhood. The City owned two lots that were used for drainage purposes. One lot will be retained which will be sufficient for drainage. A detached garage is being proposed because an attached garage would detract from the house design. Although the City's ordinance requires an attached garage, staff is recommending approval for the detached garage and approval of the site plan with the five stated conditions in the staff report. Mr. Gelbmann asked if a variance is required to allow the detached garage. Ms. Wyland stated that the detached garage can be made a condition of the site plan review because it is an older established neighborhood. The ordinance relates to the requirements of new construction. Mr. Johnson asked if sewer and water are provided from the Blaine side of Sunset Road. Ms. Wyland stated that some homes are connected. A line can be extended across the street for hookup. Mr. Dunn noted that adjacent lots sit in a bowl shape terrain where water will collect. He suggested a sixth condition for the City Engineer to make sure drainage is adequate.