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e. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Although 86 encroachments into the required front yard setback are rare, they have occurred 87 throughout the past years, especially given the age of the community’s housing, home 88 styles, and other site challenges such as topography. While the homeowners have 89 become accustomed to their limited recreational area, eliminating a portion of this small, 90 private area does not appear to be in the best interest of the homeowners or the City. The 91 location of the new shed is essentially the same as the neighboring garage, but unlike the 92 garage, the shed will be partially screened from view. For these reasons, the , 93 VARIANCE if approved, would not negatively alter the character of the surrounding residential 94 neighborhood. 95 Section 1009.04 (Variances) of the City Code explains that the purpose of a is “to 96 VARIANCE permit adjustment to the zoning regulations where there are practical difficulties applying to a 97 parcel of land or building that prevent the property from being used to the extent intended by the 98 zoning.” The proposal appears to compare favorably with the above requirements essential for 99 approving variances. Moreover, even if there is a way to construct the shed to meet Zoning Code 100 requirements, the shed would certainly require extensive grading and possible loss of trees and 101 landscaping, in order to make the shed useable. Planning Division staff believes that such a 102 challenge represents a practical difficulty which the variance process is intended to relieve. 103 PC UBLICOMMENT 104 At the time this report was prepared, Planning Division staff receive two phone messages of 105 support from neighboring property owners and one email. 106 RA ECOMMENDEDCTIONS 107 By motion, recommend approval of resolution approving a variance to §1004.02 (Accessory 108 Buildings), Table 1004-1, to allow the construction of a shed in the front yard at 2040 Irene 109 Street, based on the comments and findings of this report, and subject to the following 110 condition(s) 111 a. The front property lot corners be located and confirmed by the City. 112 b. The shed be placed within the private property, approximately 16 feet from the street curb. 113 AA LTERNATIVECTIONS 114 Pass a motion to table the application for future action. Tabling the variance to the June 1, 115 2016, meeting would require extension of the 60-day action deadline established in Minn. Stat. 116 15.99. 117 By motion, recommend denial of the request. A recommendation to deny the application 118 should be supported by specific findings of fact based on the Variance’s review of the 119 application, applicable City Code regulations, and the public record. 120 Prepared by Thomas Paschke City Planner, 651-792-7074 thomas.paschke@cityofroseville.com C: Narrative and Plans Attachments: A: Area map D: Draft resolution Aerial photo B: PF16-011_RVBA_050416 Page 4 of 4