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allow for both vehicles to park inside the garage and doors be opened in order to enter <br />and exit. Additional storage of tools and the kid's bikes and toys will also be possible. <br />2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created <br />by the landowner; <br />The current garage was built and located where it is long before we owned the property. <br />Friends that are more knowledgeable than me in construction trends expect the garage <br />was built in the 1950s. <br />3. The deviation from the Ordinance with any attached conditions will still be in keeping <br />with the spirit and intent of the Ordinance; <br />We also value the safety of those in our neighborhood on foot, bike/scooter/etc., and in <br />vehicles. I expect the 40' setback from the side property lines of buildings for corner lots <br />is intended at least in part for the safety of street use — so the intersection is visible as all <br />users approach. Since the bump outs are 4' shorter than the existing garage, and <br />therefore 4' further from the property line, visibility will not decrease due to the bump <br />outs. <br />4. The variance will not create a land use not permitted in the zone; <br />Land use will continue to be for my family's residential purposes. <br />5. The variance will not alter the essential character of the City; <br />We very highly value the neighborhood and it's look and feel. The bump outs fit with the <br />neighborhood and will not stand out as a different type of visual design or feel. Density <br />of the neighborhood will not be affected and the proposed work complies with all other <br />requirements including structural and impervious area requirements. <br />6. The variance is not for economic reasons alone; <br />The purpose of the variance is to increase the personal functionality of the building for <br />our family, not to turn a profit of some kind. <br />I hope that I have provided the information you need to make an informed decision. Please ask <br />any other questions you may have — I am happy to answer as best I can. I ask that you please <br />approve this variance as I believe it conforms to the criteria for review and follows the intent of <br />the zone rules. <br />Sincerely, <br />xVV6�- <br />Rob Williams <br />1945 Edgewater Ave, Arden Hills, MN 55112 <br />Mobile: 612-237-7605 <br />