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651-747-3900
3800 Laverne Avenue North
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
LAND USE APPLICATION
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O Conditional Use Permit (C.U.P.) CI Flood Plain C.U.P. 0 Interim Use Permit (I.U.P.) 0 Excavating/Grading
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Property Location (Address): 9.4 X -64 ifli9 Ave. N
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Detailed Reason for Request:
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'Variance Requests: As outlined in Section 301.060 golffhe Lake Elmo Municipal Code, the ap�flcant must demonstrate
practical difficulties before a variance can be granted. The practical difficulties related to this application are as follows:
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In signing this application, hereby acknowledge that I have read a d fully understand the applicable provisions of the Zoning
ordinance and current administrative procedures. I further acknowledge the fee explanation as outlined in the application
procedures and hereby agree to pay all statements received from the City pertaining to additional application expense.
Signature of applicant:
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Date: i5i7 Hi/ .14/4,
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This attachment is in regard to my request for a lot size variance which was Item 6 at
the April 1, 2014, Lake Elmo City Council meeting. It is Resolution No. 2014-22.
At the meeting, I requested (through my attorney Christine Cirilli) a variance for my extra
lot located across the street from my home at 8991 Jane Rd. N. My husband suffered a
massive stroke in 2010. We needed to be in FL where his doctors are, so I could not
appear in person.
Over the course of many months, and at an expense of over $10,000, I was able to
provide detailed records showing that I have always paid taxes on a buildable lot. My
late husband, Jim Weyer, kept very detailed records. The landing on Lake Jane is
named after him. When Jane Rd. N. was originally built, we paid the same assessment
for the empty lot as everyone paid for their lots with homes. At the meeting, it was
noted that the footprint of the tennis court looks (and is) larger than many of the
surrounding homes. I have always paid my property taxes on time.
I am crushed and very saddened that the variance is only good for five years. I had NO
intention of selling the lot. I only wanted to leave it to my two children as part of my
estate. Obviously, if the variance is good only for five years I need to sell the lot
separately now in order to assure my children will have an inheritance. I really don't
want to do this. The lot means a lot to me. It was an anniversary present from my late
husband.
Perhaps the most important information is that the City Attorney has said there is not a
problem changing the length of the variance from five years to in perpetuity.
I bought Lot 9 Krause Addition as a buildable lot. I have always paid property taxes
based on a buildable lot. I feel the size requirements for a buildable lot should be
grandfathered in. I have done nothing wrong and yet I have to fight to keep what the
City is trying to take away from me.
Thank you.
Suzanne Horning
(651) 770-8991