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Community Development Department G51-792-7005 ♦ fax: G51-792-7070 Your proposal to replace your 2 detached accessory buildings with a 24 foot by 36 foot (864 sq. ft.) detached structure (garage) does meet the rear yard limitation of Section 1004.O1A3 (900 sq. ft.), but falls short (exceeds) of ineeting the maximum total impervious coverage afforded the property. The proposal exceeds the allowable total of 3,038 sq. ft. by 252 sq. ft. I a:Y: :��t ce�ain �'::�t �ardsri�s �r unique cir�umstances are present to warrant the granting of a VARIANCE. However, without a further reduction in the proposed size, you will be required to apply for and receive an approved VARIANCE. It should be noted that this is a formal process which requires being able to "prove a hardship/unique circumstances" are present — as stated below. VARIANCES are subject to the following: In Section 1013 the Code 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 Variance Board shall have the power, in a specific case and after notice and public 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 the public health, safety, and general welfare may be secured and substantial justice done. State Statute 462.357, subd. 6(2) provides authority for the city to "hear requests for variances from the literal provisions of the ordinance in instances where their strict enforcement would eause 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 of a variance means the property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if 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, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the ordinance....The board or governing body as the case may be may impose conditions in the granting of variances to insure compliance and to protect".