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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 parking spaces that are needed. The Minnesota Statutes require that in order for a variance -to be granted, strict application of the provisions of the City's zoning ordinance would cause undue hardship; that the hardship is unique to the property; that the granting of the variance would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood; without the variance, the property cannot be put to a reasonable use; and economic hardship alone is not the sole purpose for the variance. Mr. Thompson feels that because the storm water pond is located on site and occupies a large portion of the property, this situation constitutes a unique ,hardship not created by the proposed project. That because of the storm water pond, this project as well as others will find it difficult to provide the needed parking spaces. Staff received a telephone call from one resident requesting more information about the proposed development of the site. Staff finds that the proposed use is allowed in this zoning district and due- to the limited size of the lot, a small office complex may be the best use of this site. It would have light to moderate traffic during business hours, which would not be too disruptive to adjacent multi -family residential neighborhood; landscaping opportunities could soften the commercial feel of area; and the use would require very little in the way of City services, i.e. public safety. Attachments: • Variance Application. • Applicant Letter ® Letter from wSB RE: Hydrologic/Hydraulic Calculations and Impacts • Confirmation Letter from Staff Sketch Plans and Elevations. 032106 ST Development.doc 14