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/ // I John Lyrenmann 9360 1818t Ave. N.W. Elk River MN 55330 Phone (H) 612 - 241-9083 (W) 612- 566-8701 Lot 2 Block 1 Gordon's Garden 2nd Addition Pin. # R06-32-25-21-0006 My request is for a variance for the placement of an accessory structure ( a detached garage) which would be in a location in front of my principle residence. The following items along with the detailed site plan and sketches will show the unique situation which exists and why granting this variance would allow the building to be built in the most practical location design flow with the properties natural setting. FACT 1) Narrow lot size: My home is located on lot 2 of block 1 Gordons Garden 2nd Addition. This lot measures 233.5 feet in width at the roadway and goes back 1,258.73 feet to the south end Access is very limited to the rear of the principle residence for several reasons. A The long rambler style home takes up 65 feet across the width. B. The septic system and drainfield are to the East of residence. C. The land slopes on a hillside and trees exists to west of residence FACT 2) Tillable land: The land to the rear of residence is tillable land which is being leased out to provide income for property tax purposes. FACT 3) Further subdivision: If the acreage to the rear of the residence was ever to be subdivided the sight lines from the newly created properties would not prove aesthetically pleasing to an accessory building located at the rear of the principal residence. FACT 4) Neighboring Homes: Location of an accessory structure behind principle residence would provide adjoining neighbors sight lines that would not be aesthetically pleasing. The new structure would also block the big expansive southern view and passive solar benefits that the principle residence enjoys. FACT 5) Sloping land and Trees: With the location of a slope on the west side of the residence the drainage flow pattern of the property would disrupt any driveway constructed there. Removal of trees would be necessary to gain access to rear of property which would incur more cost and possibly killing trees. FACT 6) Emergency Access: Location of accessory structure to the rear of property would make it more difficult for emergency type vehicles (ie. Fire trucks) to reach building. Proposed site plan with its location right to the west of main driveway would make for easier access. FACT 7) Setback Requirements: With a more than required front setback the proposed site blends into the borders of existing trees and would provide an aesthetically pleasing view from the North. This setback also allows for a short driveway approach to connect with the existing driveway. FACT 8) Construction Type: The accessory structure to be built will be of a frame type construction of small dimension 28'x 30' compared to what is allowed for this type of acreage. The shingle color and maintenance free siding of the accessory structure will match the principle residence and will not be some unsightly pole building placed in the front of property. , r " '1