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Trossen Wright Plutowski Architects, P.A. 4125 Lakeland Ave N- Suite 200 Minneapolis,MN 55422 Phone 763-533-7171 Fax 763-533-7979 Email dcayemberg_a,twparchitects.com Transmittal #S3311-T002 Date: September 23, 2011 To: Saint Anthony Village Via Hand Delivery Attn: Kim Moore- Sykes, Assistant City Manager Phone: 612-782-3312 3301 Silver Lake Road Fax: 612-782-3302 Saint Anthony,MN 55418-1699 From: Dan Cayemberg,Project Manager Subject: Variance Statement Project: Porte Cochere Addition Chandler Place Senior Housing 3701 Chandler Place St. Anthony, MN 55421 This statement is in response to the questions required in applying for and granting a variance. Strict enforcement of the zoning code on this property will maintain an issue of safe access to the facility in inclement weather. Granting of the variance will allow construction of the drive through porte-cochere at the entry to this facility to allow safe,protected ingress and egress to this facility and to vehicles bringing people to and from the facility. The construction of the proposed porte-cochere is a permanent structure built of steel standing seam metal roofing & stucco columns attached to one side of the existing building. It is a completely reasonable feature for such a facility and it is not permitted by the zoning code due to the front yard setback requirements on this site. The construction of the proposed porte-cochere is necessary to provide safe, protected ingress and egress for residents and visitors. The setbacks are unique to the property and are not created by the property owner and the current 30' setback was not a requirement when the building was originally designed and constructed. The existing pedestrian canopy extends into this setback area and is intended to be removed with this addition. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. It will improve the character of the area by enhancing the appearance of the facility. Economic considerations alone are not the basis of the practical difficulties. The owner is willing to spend this money to improve safe ingress and egress and enhance the appearance of the facility. Due to the layout of the building and site,this is the only way to achieve this in an effective efficient manner to the main entry of the facility.