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Variance – 1201 County Rd E Gem Lake Planning Commission 9/10/24 August 27, 2024 Page 4 Requirements for stormwater drainage on the property are not unique, as other properties must also balance development and drainage requirements. Given that the building permit (which included the now as -built shed location) was already reviewed and issued for the project, and the shed has already been built, the applicant is in a unique situation of where they thought the structure was able to be built in its as-built location. The commissioners should discuss if this criterion is met. • The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality . Other detached accessory structures are located on nearby properties at setbacks from roads similar to the as-built shed. The as-built shed is also partially screened from the road (County Road E East) by existing trees and vegetation and is nearly fully screened from neighboring properties to the east. This criterion appears to be met. • Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Economic considerations, such as cost, are not mentioned in the applicant’s submittal as the reason or rationale for the request. This criterion appears to be met. • Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. N/A Section 17.4.2.2 includes seven criteria for the Planning Commission and City Council to review for variance requests listed below in bold, with the Planner’s findings following. 1. Adjacent Uses. The shed in its as-built location does not appear to have negative impacts on neighboring uses and properties. The as-built location would not stand out in comparison to other neighboring properties. This criterion appears to be met. 2. Air and Water Quality. The proposed as-built location does not appear to impact air or water quality of the property or nearby development. This criterion appears to be met. 3. Traffic Generations. Traffic in and out of the site is generated by the principal use of the property, the Montessori School. The shed itself does not generate traffic, as it would be used to store equipment and items used by the school. This criterion appears to be met. 4. Public Safety and Health. The proposed shed in its as-built location does not appear to have any impact on the safety or health of the public. This criterion appears to be met. 5. Area Aesthetics. Other detached accessory structures are located on nearby properties at setbacks from roads similar to the as-built shed. The as-built shed is also partially screened from County Road E East and Labore Road by existing trees and vegetation. This criterion appears to be met. 6. Economic Impact on the Entire Area. The shed being within the side yard setback is not expected to have an economic impact on the neighborhood or the city. This criterion appears to be met.