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Hanson Minor Subdivision and Variance – 14565 Irish Avenue North Page 2 2 The City’s discretion in approving or denying a variance is limited to whether or not the proposed project meets the standards in the Zoning Ordinance for a variance. The City has a higher level of discretion with a variance because the burden of proof is on the applicant to show that they meet the standards in the ordinance. 4. ANALYSIS: A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning The surrounding properties are zoned and guided in the 2040 Land Use Plan as Agricultural (AG). The surrounding properties to the north, south, and west range from 7 to 34 acres in size and are occupied by residential and agricultural uses. The property to the east is 64 acres in size and occupied by a shooting range. B. Natural Characteristics of the Site The property has some rolling hills with its highest point on the north side. The property has wetland in the rear towards the east property line. There are rows of trees along each property line providing screening from the road and adjacent properties. 5. MINOR SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS: Minor Subdivision Request Lot Size The Agricultural zoning district requires a minimum lot size of 10 acres with a 300-foot minimum width and a minimum depth of 480 feet. The two proposed lots will meet these requirements, except that the southerly proposed lot will have a lot width of 226 feet at the front setback line. The applicant is requesting a variance from the minimum lot width requirement for this proposed lot. VARIANCE STANDARDS: The Planning Commission must review the requested variances with the standards outlined in Section 90-38 of the land use regulations. Staff used these standards to review the variance request and finds the following: (1) Law. The variance as requested is permissible by law. The proposed variance is permissible by law.