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CASE # REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO AMOUNT OF IMPERVIOUS SURFACE IN THE CRITICAL RIVER OVERLAY DISTRICT AND THE WILD AND SCENIC RIVER OVERLAY DISTRICT; CASE OF SUNFISH PROPERTIES, L.L.C. By: Principal Planner Patrick Trudgeon Background: Sunfish Properties, L.L.C. is proposing to redevelop the property located at the northwest corner of the intersection of State Highway 10 and CSAH 57 (Sunfish Lake Blvd.). McKay Auto Sales currently operates from the site. Sunfish Properties are proposing to redevelop the property into two separate parcels. One parcel would contain a retail center and the other a convenience gas station. The property is zoned B-3, Highway Business District and the proposed uses are allowed in the B-3 Zoning District. The southern part of this property (approximately 48,000 square feet) is within Critical River Overlay District and the Wild and Scenic River Overlay District. Sections 9.21.07(1)(b) and 9.23.06(1) of the City Code does not allow for more than 30% of the lot to be covered as impervious surface. The proposed site plans show approximately 144,587 sq. ft. covered with impervious surface or 60.9% impervious surface coverage over the total 5.45 acres. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) b) c) d) Site location map Location of Critical River/Wild and Scenic River Overlay District Proposed findings of fact Proposed variance Notification: As required by State law, property owners within 350 feet of the subject property were notified of the public hearing. In addition, the DNR was notified of the variance as required. Observations: As mentioned before, the two lots proposing to be developed are partially within both the Critical River and Wild and Scenic River Overlay District. The property in question is across Highway 10 (and in fact is the only piece of land within the river overlay districts that is north of Hwy. 10.). The development parcel is approximately one quarter of a mile from the Mississippi River.