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—� J u ly 24, 2007 Jason Morrissey East Coast Homes 2233 Hamline Ave Ste #217 Roseville, MN 55113 RE: Parkside Apartments 2560 Fry Street Roseville, MN 55113 Dear Variance Board: �r ' ' � G '� :�,. . u�-n g■� �_��_� j ..__.�t �\_ ..�� n 0 '' � 8 �1�. � o ,. : _ �-��—,��,_--�,� --- - �. nnn, eu�avice NoRr� e�aran M�.�.�,�.-..��.� �� I was informed by your city planner Thomas Paschke that the 20 unit apartment building planned at 2560 Fry Street requires a variance to be completed, under Roseville City Code, Section 1005.02B (Residences District Uses). It is necessary because of the setback requirements. Under the residential district, a setback of 30 feet is required. On my plans I show the closest we get to the lot line is 27'6", Mr. Paschke has stated I am as close as 24'. I am sure Mr. Paschke is correct with his number and I respectFully accept we need a variance of some 6'. We are simply asking that a setback variance be granted in this case due to some unique facts to the case. • We are in a B-1 district which allows multi-family. Since we are putting a multi-family building on the site, we have to fall under the Residences District Uses. Putting the building within that district makes most since and is very logical. However, in instances like setback, it doesn't work as well. We are not dealing with two residences next to each other and their respective lot lines. We are dealing with a B-1 entity and its B-1 abutter. Which in this case it is largely a parking lot. • We are using the existing building as a footprint. We are doing nothing more here than taking a vacant, dilapidated building, and changing it into a new building with a better use, that is far more visually appealing. We are not trying to grow or change its footprint. I respectFully ask that the Variance Board grant a variance for 2560 Fry Street based on the preceding information. ;�_,,..�� _ � �� ._� ��.� �� ._ _�:.� , . . ,;�, . ��, . �� . ��.�.