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Lakeview Family Dentistry 14475 Forest Blvd N, Hugo, MN Land Use Application - Variance Request Findings September 3, 2021 VARIANCE FROM MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACES The existing Lakeview Family Dentistry facility is located adjacent to Egg Lake and therefore is located in the shoreland district. Based on the shoreland district rules, no more than 25% of a lot or parcel in the shoreland district may be covered by an impervious surface. The existing impervious surface coverage of the lot is 30.6%. A variance is requested from the maximum impervious surface coverage for the proposed building addition. The requested variance meets the required findings as follows: (1) Law. The variance as requested is permissible by law. The requested variance is permissible by law. (2) Practical difficulties. The applicant for a variance shall establish that there are practical difficulties in complying with the provisions of the zoning regulations. The term "Practical Difficulties" as used in the granting of a variance means: a. Reasonable use. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance and; The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner consistent with the permitted use within the zoning ordinance and in continuation of services currently offered by the business. 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 unique circumstances in that the existing property exceeds the maximum allowable impervious surface coverage today, thereby creating a need for a variance for any expansion of the building. The property owners have exhausted all other available options to avoid a variance, including attempts to acquire adjacent properties to the north and south to increase the overall property area. The property owners have also spent extensive time pursuing alternative options, including different properties, to avoid a variance request. The proposed development of the property continues to serve the growing community, meets minimum parking requirements and provides enhanced stormwater treatment. C. Character of neighborhood. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. The proposed design will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood but instead will enhance the development in the area. The design proposal is consistent with the current aesthetics of the property and surrounding area. Hugo has continued to experience residential growth, increasing demand for services in the community. Further development of this property is intended to support and participate in this positive community growth. This project will support the City of Hugo's development plan of the downtown district and plans for development north of the property on Egg Lake. The proposed expansion on this property further supports the City's development plan by ensuring residents are provided services locally in their community. Lakeview Family Dentistry Variance Required Findings, Page 1 of 2