8.b3i Tomaro_Explanation of Setback VariancesExplanation of Setback Variances
Tomaro site plan variance revision: 18570 Norell Ave N Variance Permit
To: City of Scandia Planning Commission
Submitting a revision to the multiple side lot variance request from 1 ft on each side (north side and
south side property line) to a single request of just 2 ft on the south side property line.
The revised site plan will shift the proposed new building toward the south lot line compared to the
initial site plan. The revised site plan would result in a 20 ft setback on the north side and a 18 ft setback
on the south side lot line. Rationale: The 20 ft spacing to the north allows ample room to install the new
septic holding tank and lift station to meet requirements for online hook up to the Anderson Erickson
sewer system. (The inclusion of this septic equipment and infrastructure is new to the site plan
compared to the original.) The revised 2 ft variance to the south allows for opportunity to maintain the
intentions of setbacks ordinances because: 1- there is extensive tree and shrub/vegetation buffer
allowing for a visual buffer and providing water control for the adjoining property to the south (as well as
the north side) 2- the adjoining property area/ single lot to the south is (dimensionally standing) a non-
conforming piece of property, thus negating future issues of intended setback criterias do to a lack of
future lot development of the adjoining south property. 3- the revised side set-back proposals reduce
the initial side lot variance requests from 2 to 1. 4- also, in acceptance of this variance request, we will
obviously comply with all guidelines of the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District to ensure and
maintain stormwater management on the property.