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Variance for Accessory Building Setback: With respect to the proposed variance for the location of structure, strict enforcement of the City's zoning regulations will cause practical difficulties and the applicant is proposing to use the property in a reasonable manner. The request can be considered reasonable when all factors are considered as a whole. The building will meet all other setback requirements, the size of the structure conforms to the sizing requirements of Table 9-3, and the impervious surface requirements for the property will be met. Furthermore, placing the structure in a location where the front lot provision can be met will cause accessibility issues and likely force the need of a variance elsewhere on the property. 5) Unique Circumstances the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner; • Variance for Accessory Building Setback: With respect to the proposed variance for the location of the structure, the plight is unique and has not been caused by the applicant. When taking into consideration the pie shaped property tapering towards the rear yard, the existing septic system is in the rear yard, and slopes/top of bluff in the rear yard create a scenario where there is limited space behind the home to place the building. 6) Character of Locality the proposed variance will not alter the essential character of the locality in which the property in question is located; Variance for Size of Structure: With respect to the proposed variance for the location of the structure, the proposed variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. In this specific area of the City it is very common to have accessory buildings/detached garages located in front of the homes. The properties addressed as 11055 32nd St, 11015 32"d St, 10997 32"d St, and 3200 Lake Elmo Ave. all have accessory buildings located in the front yard. 411 of these properties are within 350 ft. of 11075 32nd St. With multiple properties also having accessory buildings located within the front yard it is un- reasonable to assume this accessory building will change the character of the locality. 7) Adjacent Properties and Traffic the proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to properties adjacent to the property in question or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets or substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood; Variance for Accessory Building Setback: With respect to the proposed variance for the location of the structure, the proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent property or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets or substantially diminish property values. The location of the structure would not shade the neighboring properties or structures, nor would it impair airflow. 543597v2 SJS LA515-1