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3.4 The structure at 353 South Owasso Boulevard is a rambler, most likely developed initially as a cabin. It is located on a platted lot of record (Lake Owasso Villa, Lot 2) and was constructed in 1934. Permits were issued in 1961 for sanitary sewer and plumbing, and in 1964 for municipal water and a foundation/basement. 3.5 The parcel lies approximately eight feet lower than the roadway and the lot slopes from a high point at the road approximately 20 feet to the lakeshore. The parcel is long and narrow and has topographical challenges such as access, slope, and mature trees. The existing structure is aging and does not meet current building code standards and the parcel does not meet a number of zoning requirements. 3.6 The Witt request was forwarded to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for review and comment. The DNR has indicated support for the redevelopment of the parcel and concluded that the difficult site has certain hardships that warrant variances. Their letter to the City regarding the proposal is attached and requests that two conditions be included in any approved variance. Specifically, the DNR requests that trees be planted between Lake Owasso and the new home to screen the structure from view of the lake and that the lowest floor elevation be at least one foot higher than the flood elevation of the lake. 4.0 POLICY & FISCAL IMPLICATION 4.1 The Comprehensive Plan and the Roseville Housing Improvement Plan encourage maintaining and improving residential properties and infrastructure, as well as reconstruction and rebuilding of residential structures ( and neighborhoods) throughout the community. 4.2 There are no additional fiscal implications. 5.0 ST AFF DETERMINED FINDINGS 5.1 Staff has reviewed the merits of the four variances necessary to allow Mr. Witt to proceed with his proposed redevelopment plans. Staff offers the following findings: a. Mr. Witt did not create the hardship. The lot division occurred and the structure was constructed and improved many years before the Witt's purchased the property. City records indicate the existing structure was constructed in 1934 with sewer, water, foundation and a basement being installed in the early 1960's. The Roseville City Code was adopted in 1959 and the Shoreland Ordinance adopted in 1974. b. The economics of constructing an addition and remodeling versus constructing new are quite different. The existing structure does not meet most building codes. In so doing, there would be a need to gut the structure and start over. New construction can be justified by providing a modern structure that meets all current building codes and the purpose and intent of the Roseville Comprehensive Plan. PF3279 - RCA (021201) Page 3 of5