3B - Variance for a Structure Encroaching on the Bluff Setback, Ridgley

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location of the proposed dwelling, the proposed use would otherwise be permitted administratively. g. The proposed dwelling may not alter the residential character of the locality, but the location of the home so near the top of the bluff may have long-term impacts on the environmental quality and character of the area. io. Reasonable use of the property exists under the Ordinance. There is space within the building envelope to construct a dwelling of the same footprint size while still meeting all of the required setbacks. Planning Commission Direction: The Planning Commission can develop findings to recommend approval of the variance application, it can develop findings to recommend denial of the variance, or it can table the subdivision request to gather additional information or provide the applicant time to modify the proposal. Staff Recommendation: Based on the findings presented herein, the Staff recommends that the variance be denied. In visits to the property, it is clear that the land is constrained, and removal of the existing non-conforming dwelling would be an improvement. However, the property contains enough room to construct a dwelling of the same size in a location that is entirely conforming. City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report 2-3 September 20,2007