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do <br /> <br />eo <br /> <br />height restrictions for accessory buildings. The variance shall be processed in <br />accordance with the procedures established in Section 9.03.05 of the City <br />Code. Criteria governing consideration of a variance request to exceed height <br />restrictions on accessory buildings shall include, but not be limited to the <br />following: <br /> <br />l. Whether the variance will impair an adequate supply of light and air to <br /> adjacent property. <br /> <br />2. Whether the variance will have the effect of allowing a use that is <br /> prohibited in the applicable zoning district. <br /> <br />3. Whether the variance will impair established property values within the <br /> neighborhood. <br /> <br />4. Whether the increased height will be compatible with the principal <br /> building on the same parcel. <br /> <br />5. Whether the increased height will be compatible with existing <br /> development in the immediate neighborhood. <br /> <br />6. Whether the variance requested is the minimum variance necessary to <br /> accomplish the intended purpose of the applicant. <br /> <br />Two story and/or split level accessory buildings are prohibited in residential <br />districts. <br /> <br />Shed and/or gable dormers which do not exceed one-third the length of the <br />bearing wall (sidewall) below shall be allowed in the upper level (attic area). <br /> <br />Knee walls, cripple walls, or cantilevers anywhere on the upper level (attic <br />area) are prohibited in residential districts. <br /> <br />Gambrel roofs (barn style) are permitted. <br /> <br /> Subd. 5. No part of an accessory building shall extend into a drainage and utility <br />easement or any required setback, eXcept that accessory buildings may be placed within five (5) <br />fcet o[' a rear property line when no drainage easement is present. <br /> <br /> Subd. 6. Any accessory building proposed to be within five (5) feet, overhang to <br />overhang, of the principal building shall either be made structurally a'part of the principal <br />buildh~g or the wall and soffit area of the accessory building that is within five (5) feet of the <br />principal building shall be constructed to a one (1)-hour fire rating. <br /> <br /> Subd. 7. For lots two (2) acres (87,120 square feet) or greater in size, the <br />detached accessory building may be located nearer the front property line than the principal <br />building provided the following criteria are met: <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br /> <br />