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May 6, 2025 <br />Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission <br />Page 5 of 6 <br />RE: 1421 Mound Trail, Variance Request Ï Accessory Structure Setback <br />1) Thomas and Mary Heron (ÑApplicantsÒ) own the property at 1421 Mound Trail, legally <br />described as Lot 9 Block 1 THE SHORES, Anoka County, in the R-2 zoning district. <br /> <br />2) The Applicants propose to build an accessory structure on the north part of the lot within <br />the required front setback. <br /> <br />3) The request complies with the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance, other than for <br />the required front setback. <br /> <br />4) The use of an accessory building on a residential lot is reasonable. <br /> <br />5) There are unique circumstances on this lot that pose practical difficulties to meet the <br />ordinance setback standard. The house is situated on the south part of the lot near the lake, <br />leaving only a very small rear yard where an accessory building would typically be required <br />to be located, not enough space for a reasonable structure. There is ample room in the front <br />of the lot, which is where the Applicants propose the new structure. These are circumstances <br />not created by the Applicants. <br /> <br />6) The proposed structure will not alter the essential character of the locality, since there are <br />similarly located accessary buildings in the front yards of several properties in the <br />immediate vicinity. <br /> <br />7) The request satisfies the standards for approving a variance in Section 156.310 of the <br />Centerville zoning ordinance. <br />38 <br /> <br />