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b. The applicant is requesting a variance for deviation from the lot width minimum of Lot 9 (60.88') and Lot 10 (59.87') c. The applicant is requesting a variance for deviation from the lot area minimum of Lot 9 (17,369 SF) and Lot 10 (16,961 SF) d. The applicant is requesting a variance for deviation from primary (5.5') and accessory structure (3.1') setbacks for the existing structures on lot 9. 4) Practical Difficulties as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by an official control. The applicants are proposing to split the property and maintain the single-family dwelling unit on each lot. The property already has separate utility stubs and access points. Dividing the lot would make the property consistent to how it was originally platted as Lot 9 and Lot 10 of Lake Elmo Park and clarify ownership.. 5) Unique Circumstances the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances not created by the landowner: The current property owners did not consolidate the parcels. Rural Single Family (RS) zoning does not permit two primary dwelling units on a single parcel. By dividing the lots, the applicant would be making the parcel more conforming with the RS zoning district. 6) Character of Locality the proposed variance will not alter the essential character of the locality in which the property in question is located: No construction or alteration of structures is proposed with this request. Since the proposal is adding a single property line, the essential character should not be negatively impacted. 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: The property is to remain in two single family dwelling units. The variances should not negatively impair adjacent properties, property values, or increase congestion on the public street. DECISION NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, and based upon the information received and the above Findings, that the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby approves the request with conditions for a lot division and variances for the property located at 10997 32d Street North. The conditions for approval are outlined below: 1. To comply with the DNR nonconforming shoreland lots, neither property shall exceed 25% impervious surface with any current or future development.