Resolution 2013-050 Approving Variance for 4719 Olson Lake Trail N

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5) That the strict enforcement of Zoning Ordinance would cause practical difficulties and that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by an official control. Specific findings: That the proposed use is reasonable because the owner of the property has a strong allergy to bees and wasps and the site conditions do not allow, for the construction of a covered porch in another location. 6) That the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner. Specific findings: That the applicant's property is unique clue to the existence of multiple mature oak trees on the north side of the property that do not allow for the covered porch to be sited in that location. 7) That the proposed variance will not alter the essential character of the locality in which the property in question is located. Specific findings: That the proposed covered porch is consistent with the other single fancily homes on Olson Lake and will not alter the essential character of the locality. 8) That the proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to property 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. ,Specific. findings,° The allowance of the covered porch within the 100 foot shoreland setback will not impair the supply of light and air to adjacentproperties, or increase the congestion of public streets, or diminish or impair property values within the neighborhoo& Based on the foregoing, the Applicant's application for a Variance is granted. Passed and duly adopted this 2ND day of July 2013 by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota. .ATTEST: Adam Bell City Clerk Resolution No. 2013-50 2 Mike Pearson Mayor