2024.01.08 RESO 2024-1 Variance for 14565 Irish Ave

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RESOLUTION 2024-1 APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM THE MINIMUM LOT WIDTH REQUIREMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14565 IRISH AVENUE NORTH WHEREAS, Larry and Louann Hanson have requested approval of a variance to allow for a created lot to be 226 feet wide at the front setback line, where a minimum lot width of 300 feet is required by ordinance, on property legally described as follows: See Attached WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said variance at a duly called public hearing on December 14, 2023, and recommends approval with the following findings and conditions: 1. The proposed facilities shall be in adherence to the site plan dated October 10, 2023. 2. The proposed variance is permissible by law. 3. Residential lots that are 10 acres in size and have a minimum depth of 480 feet are permitted in the Agricultural zoning district. The variance request is due to the property's unique shape, as well as existing buildings on the lot that would not meet setback requirements from a property line that evenly splits the lot. A lot with a width of 226 feet will not look noticeably different than a lot that meets the lot width requirement. The applicant is proposing to use the property in a reasonable manner. 4. The property is unique in that it is a 20 acre lot with a lot width of 554 feet, which is less than the typical 600 feet, and a lot depth that is greater than what would typically be seen for a 20 acre lot that is split into two 10 acre lots. Due to the lot's greater depth, the created parcels would maintain the minimum lot size of 10 acres. It is in staffs opinion that the need for a variance is due to the existing dimensions of the site and not due to circumstances created by the landowner. 5. Lots of 10 acres in size are common in the AG zoning district. The minimum lot width of 300 feet is to maintain a character of large lots with a greater distance between homes than in an urban single-family residential district. A lot width of 226 feet at the front setback line will not noticeably change the character of the area. 6. There are practical difficulties in meeting the ordinance standards. 7. The spirit and intent of the ordinance for a minimum lot width is to create large lots with a greater distance between buildings. It is in staffs opinion that there would be a reasonable amount of distance between a proposed home on the site and neighboring homes, and that the lot will not be noticeably narrower from the view of the road. The variance as requested meets the spirit and intent of the ordinance. 8. The use is allowed in the AG zoning district.