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COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 23, 2000 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 keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. The proposed hanger will be located approximately 125' from the front property line and 5.5' from the side property line. The Ordinance requires a 30' front and 5' side setback. The existing house & garage is approximately 190' from the front property line. Staff has received a letter from the adjoining property owners indicating no objection to the proposed hanger location. Staff also received comments from the Air Park Association indicating this proposed location is optimum for several reasons in their letter. The main consideration is the 7/1 trans' • runway, which could not be achieved if the structure were located Ordinance. For this reason staff believes there is a hardship an variance request. Staff advised they are considering an Ordinance Amen be constructed in front of the principal structure in th will not be initiated until the Zoning Ordinance i airspace required from the home as required by the end approval of the fold allow accessory structures to oning District. However, this proposal e time next year. The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed t t their October 11, 2000 meeting and expressed concern regarding the 7/1 tr. ,. ` • . space requirement. They recommended approval of {ry the Variance pending clarification of �� q • Staff reviewed the information and discussed the requirement with Air Park Board referred to a drawing detailing this information that was not available for the Planny. • Fining Board review. The Air Park Associatio as tree. • e more diligent in recent years in maintaining their Covenants and enforcing this slope r Some hangers were built in the late 1980's and early 90's that do not meet the requiremen Th se hangers are located on the east end of the field on Thomas Street. Staff has found, however, th this 7/1 transition air space requirement, while included in the Air Park Covenants, is not a required condition per MnDOT Office of Aeronautics rules for a "private" air park. After discussion with Air Park Board members and review of the information provided, staff would recommend approval of the Variance as requested. The structure can not be located in the rear yard and meet the 7/1 slope requirement. Council Member Reinert moved to approve the Variance request, as presented. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None 8