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Page 2. VN-182 Summary: The applicant is requesting 4 different variances to facilitate the proposed plat PL-114, Skiba Blanski Addition. The plat is for 8 lots adjacent to a new cul-de-sac.. The applicant has cited the suggestions for "affordable" housing and the location as the reasons for seeking the variances. Staff feels that a higher density may be appropriate but that the number of lots and number of variances necessary are excessive and inconsistent with the overall city goals of providing aesthetic quality. Staff recommends that the requested variance for front yard setback be approved but that the number of lots be reduced from 8 to 7. A little over a year ago a variance and preliminary plat were approved by the Council for this parcel for 4 lots, all fronting on 8th St. The variance was required as the 4 lots, while being approximately 20,000 square foot-each in area, were just under the required 75 feet in width. The final plat has never been submitted and that preliminary plat is now null and void. Mr. Hedlund has now purchased the parcel and wishes to subdivide it into 8 lots through the use of a short cul-de-sac. Approval of the proposed preliminary plat (see PL-114 and proposed plat) requires the following variances: 1. Lot area - A 11 8 proposed lots are less than 10,000 square feet, varying from 7,930 sq. ft. to 8,687 sq. ft. 2. Lot width at setback line - Lots 1-3 and 6-8 are less than 75 feet in width at the building setback line. 3. Lot width at front lot line - Lots 3-6 are 40 feet in width at the front lot line versus the 45 feet required. 4. The applicant is also requesting a variance to have homes constructed with a 25 foot front yard setback, versus the 30 feet required. In his attached letter, the applicant has stated his reasons for requesting the variance are to provide "affordable" housing as suggested by the proposed Comprehensive Plan, to be consistent with the proposed Metropolitan Council suggestions for modest cost housing and because the property location does not lend itself to large lots and expensive homes.