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Wlaschin Variance Page 3 (3) Spirit and Intent. The granting of the variance would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of this chapter and with the policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Accessory buildings are common in the RR zoning district. The intent of the ordinance is to allow a property owner to have a reasonably sized accessory building on the property and to regulate the height of accessory buildings based on the height of the primary structure on the property. This prevents accessory building from dominating the appearance of the property. The property is six acres and is allowed, by Code, up to three accessory buildings with a maximum combined size of 4,000 square feet. The proposed 4,000 square foot accessory building will be located behind the primary structure. The property has a large area of full grown evergreen trees along the length of the property and is well screened from public view. The proposed accessory building will be located east of the trees, and with additional landscape screening planted along the east side of the proposed building, the structure will not be easily seen from the surrounding properties. It is the staff's opinion that the proposed building would not dominate the appearance of the property and would be keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. (4) Prohibited Use. The variance, if granted, shall not have the effect of allowing any use prohibited in the district. Accessory buildings are a permitted use in the RR zoning district. (S) Hazard Consideration. The variance, if granted, shall not permit a lower degree of flood protection than required by this chapter. The variance shall be determined the minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief, and the variance shall not be issued within any designated regulatory floodway if any increase in flood levels during the base flood discharge would result. The property is not located within a FEMA designated floodplain. (6) Septic and Well Compliance. The sewage treatment system and water system of the subject property is in compliance with city and state codes. The property is served by well and septic systems. Any additional septic system installed must comply with city and state codes. 5. CONCLUSION: It's in staff's opinion that the applicant meets all the criteria necessary to approve the variance request. 6. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the variance request from Matt Wlaschin, located at 7755 125th St N, to allow a maximum of 25 feet in height for the proposed 4,000 square foot accessory building. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution 2. Location Map