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5.2 Covered porches are considered an integral component of a principal structure requiring the same setback or 30 feet from a front property line. Redesigning the existing entry and replacing an existing front patio with a covered porch entry which extends to within 22 feet b inches from the front yard property line (cul- de-sac of Maple lane Court) can only be achieved with a front yard setback variance. 5.3 Section 1013.02 states: Where there are practical difficulties or unusual hardships in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the provisions of this code, the city council shall have the power, in a specs a case and after notice andpublic hearings, to vary any such provision in harmony with the general purpose and intent thereof and may impose such additional conditions as it considers necessary so that th a public health, safety, and general welfare may be secured and substantial justice done, 5.4 State Statute 462.357, subd. b (2) provides authority for tine city to `'hear requests, far variancesfrom the literal provisions of th a ordinance in instances where their strict enfor cement world cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the individual property under consideration, and to grant such variances only when it is demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance, "Undue hardship" as used in connection with the granting o� f `a variance means tine property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use r; f' used under conditions allowed by the official controls, the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner, and the variance, rf granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship rf reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the ordinance..,. The boars[ or governing body as the case may be may impose conditions in the granting of variances to insure compliance and to protect" 5.5 Staff analysis of undue hardship factors is as follows: A. The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use rf used under conditions allowed by the official controls: The existing setback of the northeast corner of the living room of the Frigaard home is 24 feet from the front property sine, which distance currently does not meet the mim'mum 30 foot setback. Mr. Frlgaard submitted an improvement plan that proposed modifying the existing porch to be slightly larger and covered with an extended roof line. ,Although not necessary, the proposed porch is an integral component of the overall expansion and upgrade of the home. The porch fiuther affords the Frigaard's a functional entry, that also protect them and guests from inclement weather. used on our analysis of the situation the Community Development Staff has determined that the property can be made more livable and can he put toaw reasonable use under the official controls, if a variance is granted, PF3495 - RCA 0712 1 /03 - Page 3 of 5