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1. A variance from the terms of this chapter shall not be granted unless it can be demonstrated that that the <br />conditions for granting a variance under Minn. Stats. § 462.357, subd. 6(2) have been satisfied. <br />There are practical difficulties in complying with the wetland setback due to the physical site constraints. The <br />hardship is caused by the location of the wetlands on site, which do not allow access to the western portion of <br />the property without impact to the wetland setback. These physical constraints were not caused by the <br />landowner. If the variance is granted it will not alter the essential character of the locality, but will reinforce the <br />rural character of Ramsey. <br />2. Application for a variance shall set forth reasons that the variance is justified in order to make reasonable use of <br />the land, structure or building. <br />The variance is required to make reasonable use of the land. The site is zoned to allow up to 37 lots and our <br />project is for only nine lots. The existing wetlands on site and the location of the trees that are proposed for <br />preservation create challenges to accessing this portion of the property. <br />Summary <br />We respectfully request approval of the variance for wetland setbacks for Lots 3-5 in Williams Woods 1st Addition. It <br />is our understanding that this item will be scheduled for the July 22nd Planning Commission meeting. <br />Contact Information <br />This document was prepared by: <br />Kendra Lindahl, AICP <br />Landform <br />105 South Fifth Avenue, Suite 513 <br />Minneapolis, MN 55401 <br />Any additional questions regarding this application can be directed to Kendra Lindahl at klindahl a(�landform.net or <br />612.638.0225. <br />William Woods 1st Addition, Ramsey, MN <br />ZZZ20543 <br />June 22, 2021 <br />3 <br />