CC RES 03-053 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO VARIANCE REQUESTS FOR THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CORNER OF KENZIE TERRACE AND HIGHWAY 88

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• 3) Economic consideration alone is not the reason for the variance request 4) Because of the overall shape of the parcel,the property cannot be put to reasonable use without the need for variances C. The variance will maintain the spirit and intent of the zoning code d. The circumstances creating the need for the variance are unique to this property because of its odd shape 3. A parking variance of 27 stalls for a proposed 120 parking stalls for a sit down restaurant and adjacent retail(147 required) a. The property is currently blighted, is poorly planned and is overall a detriment to the locale b. An undue hardship would result if strict adherence to the ordinance is required,based on the following: 1) The hardship results from the odd shape of the parcel,and was not created by the owner/applicant 2) The variance would not alter the essential character of the locale,but would represent an improvement to the area 3) The property cannot be put to reasonable use without the variance because of its odd configuration 4. Economic considerations alone are not the basis of the • hardship C. The circumstances creating the hardship are unique to this property d. The granting of this variance will maintain the spirit of the zoning code because of the staggered peak business times for the proposed uses of the property,which will allow for adequate parking for all the uses at any given time of day. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St.Anthony hereby approves the above variance requests from Amcon Construction for redevelopment of the corner of Kenzie Terrace and Highway 88,as recommended by the Planning Commission at their July 15,2003 meeting,. Adopted this day of Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Reviewed for Administration: City Manager •