7825 LARIMER RD 2018-01-02 MF Import

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Criterion No. 1: That the variance is necessary because of exceptional or extraordinary circumstances regarding the size, shape, topography, or location of the subject property; or the location of a pre-existing improvement on the subject property that conformed to the zoning code in effect when the improvement was constructed. a. Findings: The existing barn was constructed in 1984. In 1984, the regulatory flood protection elevation was 17.7 feet. The regulatory flood protection elevation is now approximately 20 feet. b. Conclusions:. The existing barn conformed to the zoning code in effect at the time it was constructed. Criterion No. . That the variance will not be materially detrimental to the property in the area of the subject property or to the City as a whole. a. Findings:. The addition will be to the east of the existing barn and not be visible from the street. There are no nearby residential structures to the east. b. Conclusions: The addition will not be materially detrimental to the properties in the area.. Criterion No. 3. That the variance will only grant the subject property the same qeneral rights enjoyed by other property in the same area and zone as the subject property. a. Findings: Other properties have accessory buildings within the flood fringe and the floodway that are not elevated above the regulatory flood protection elevation. b. Conclusions: The variance will grant the subject property the same general right as enjoyed by other existing accessory structures in the area . Criterion No. 4: That the variance is the minimum necessary to allow the subject property the general rights described in Criterion 3. a. Findings. The applicant needs to match the addition's floor elevation with the existing barn's floor elevation. This will allow the driveway to remain even. b. Conclusions: The variance is the minimum necessary.