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such,it occupies about a 1/3 of the lot area, thus further reducing the opportunity to provide the 8 additional <br /> parking spaces that are needed. <br /> The Minnesota Statutes require that in order for a variance to be granted, strict application of the provisions of <br /> the City's zoning ordinance would cause undue hardship; that the hardship is unique to the property; that the <br /> granting of the variance would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood;without the variance, the <br /> property cannot be put to a reasonable use; and economic hardship alone is not the sole purpose for the <br /> variance. Mr. Thompson feels that because the storm water pond is located on site and occupies a large portion <br /> of the property, this situation constitutes a unique hardship not created by the proposed project. That because <br /> of the storm water pond, this project as well as others will find it difficult to provide the needed parking spaces. <br /> Staff received a telephone call from one resident requesting more information about the proposed development <br /> of the site. <br /> Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the parking variance. The proposed use is allowed in this <br /> zoning district and due to the limited size of the lot,a small office complex may be the best use of this site. It <br /> would have light to moderate traffic during business hours,which would not be too disruptive to adjacent multi- <br /> family residential neighborhood;landscaping opportunities could soften the commercial feel of area; and the use <br /> would require very little in the way of City services,i.e. public safety. <br /> Attachments <br /> • Variance Application. <br /> • Applicant Letter <br /> • Letter from WSB RE: Hydrologic/Hydraulic Calculations and Impacts <br /> • Confirmation Letter from Staff <br /> • Sketch Plans and Elevations. <br /> 032106 S&T Development.doc <br />