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Gopher State Storage Site Plan and Variance Page 6 b. Unique Circumstances. The plight of property owner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner and, The property has constraints due to the natural features on the property and the limited buildable area on the site. The right-of-way easement further limits the buildable area if all setback were meet, creating a very small area to build. The right-of-way easement was required to be dedicated with the approval of the previous site plan, creating a new setback requirement for the site. The building is 39 feet from the west front property line at the same setback as the existing buildings. c. Character ofNeiahborhood. The variance, ifgranted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. The proposed three-story building would be in -line with the existing buildings on the property. There are homes in the area that are a similar distance from Highway 61 as the proposed building. However, the building it is taller than the adjacent buildings. The proposed building materials and architecture breaks up the large massing of the building and helps the building be more cohesive with the existing buildings. In the General Industrial (I-3) zoning district 50 foot tall buildings are allowed. At the time other properties in the industrial park are developed/redeveloped, 50 foot tall building could be proposed. It is in staff s opinion that the variance, if granted, would be in character of the surrounding area. It is in staff s opinion that there are practical difficulties in meeting the ordinance standard. (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. The spirit and intent of the ordinance is to have buildings a reasonable distance from the property lines and roads. The new proposed three story building would be in -line with the existing buildings on the property. There are homes on the area that are a similar distance from Highway 61 as the proposed building. Allowing a building to be setback to align with the existing buildings would meet 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. The use is allowed in the zoning district. (5) 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. Part of the property is within the floodplain overlay district. The applicant will be required to