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Gopher State Storage Site Plan and Variance <br />Page 6 <br />Industrial (I-3) zoning district 50 foot tall buildings are allowed. At the time other <br />properties in the industrial park are developed/redeveloped, 50 foot tall building could be <br />proposed. <br />It is in staff's opinion that the variance, if granted, would not alter the character of the <br />surrounding area. <br />It is in staff's opinion that there are practical difficulties in meeting the ordinance standard. <br />(3) Spirit and Intent. The granting of the variance would be in keeping with the spirit and <br />intent of this chapter and with the policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan. <br />The spirit and intent of the ordinance is to have buildings a reasonable distance from the property <br />lines and roads. The new proposed three story building would be in line with the existing <br />buildings on the property. There are homes on the area that are a similar distance from Highway <br />61 as the proposed building. Allowing a building to be setback to align with the existing <br />buildings would meet the spirit and intent of the ordinance. <br />(4) Prohibited Use. The variance, if granted, shall not have the effect of allowing any use <br />prohibited in the district. <br />The use is allowed in the zoning district. <br />(5) Hazard Consideration. The variance, if granted, shall not permit a lower degree of flood <br />protection than required by this chapter. The variance shall be determined the minimum <br />necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief, and the variance shall not be issued <br />within any designated regulatory floodway if any increase in flood levels during the base flood <br />discharge would result. <br />Part of the property is within the floodplain overlay district. The applicant will be required to <br />obtain approval from FEMA with the project. The project is not expected to increase flood levels <br />in the area. <br />(6) Septic and Well Compliance. The sewage treatment system and water system of the subject <br />property is in compliance with city and state codes. <br />The property can be served by City sewer and water. <br />It is in staff's opinion that the project meets all the requirements necessary to approve the <br />variance request. <br />Street Access and Vehicle Circulation <br />The site has access from 152nd Street North. There is one entrance into the site with a secure <br />entrance for storage renters. <br />The applicant as added a vehicle turnaround area on the northern portion of the drive aisles and <br />parking areas. The applicant included the area for large vehicles and vehicles with trailers to <br />