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E. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality, and F. The variance is not for economic reasons alone, but reasonable use of the property does not exist under the Ordinance. Staff Findings: Staff provides the following Findings of Fact for consideration by the Planning Commission: 1. The subject property is located at 27499 West Twin Lake Drive and is in the"Rural Residential" zone. 2. The property contains a dwelling and a shed. 3. Applicant proposes to construct a 1,989 square foot addition to the existing dwelling that would include a bedroom, a bathroom, laundry area, expand the living room and an attached garage. 4. The applicant proposes to construct a patio that would encroach the side yard setback by approximately 5 feet. 5. The applicant has established that there are practical difficulties in complying with the Code as the non-conformity was not created by the applicant. 6. The deviation from the Code will still be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City Code and Comprehensive Plan. 7. The Variance will not create a land use not permitted in the Commercial zone. 8. The subject property is surrounded by Rural Residential and Shoreline Commercial development. The Variance will not alter the essential character of the locality of the subject property. 9. The Variance does not appear to be for economic reasons alone and reasonable use of the property seems to exist under the Code. Planning Commission Direction: The Planning Commission can approve the Variance, deny the application, or table the request if additional information is needed. If the motion is for approval or denial, Findings of Fact should be cited. Staff Recommendation: We recommend that the application be approved without conditions. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 4(a)-3 Ma7 i8,2017