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reasonable use of the property does not exist under the Ordinance. 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 Findings: Staff provides the following Findings of Fact for consideration by the Planning Commission: i. The subject property is located at 27748 West 1�vin Lake Drive and is in the"Shoreline Residential"zone. 2. The property contains a i,o92 square foot dwelling. 3. The applicant proposes to place a g' X i6' accessory structure 12 feet from the east properry line, State Highway 37i right-of-way line. 4. The proposed accessory structure is less than the maximum height allowed for an accessory structure in the Shoreline Residential zone. 5. The proposed accessory structure includes a loft area for storage purposes. 6. The subject property is served by a deep well and compliant septic system. �. The applicant has established that there are practical difficulties in complying with the Code. The building envelope is small due to the setbacks from the OHW of West T�vin Lake and West Twin Lake Drive and State Highway 371. Moving the proposed accessory structure to the west would require removal of several trees. 8. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner. 9. The deviation from the Code will still be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City Code and Comprehensive Plan. io.The variance will not create a land use not permitted in the Shoreline Residential zone. ii. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality as the neighboring cabins and homes utilize detached garages and accessory structures. i2. The variance has not been made based on economic considerations. Staff Recommendation: We recommend that the variance request to construct an accessory structure within the State Highway road right-of-way setback be approved, based on the above findings and subject to the following conditions: i. Existing trees and vegetation between the dwelling and the OHW shall remain in a live state to provide screening as viewed from the lake. In the event the existing trees and vegetation dies or is damaged by a natural event, additional trees and vegetation shall be planted to provide screening as viewed from the lake. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3.1-8 June i8,2020