6.a Rodsjo Variance Request7. Brief Description of Request: (attach separate sheet if necessary; include Variance Rationale if
necessary)
We are requesting a variance to build an accessory dwelling unit closer to the road than the primary residence.
The accessory dwelling unit will be at least 200 feet from Pomroy Avenue North, the road that serves the
residence. We are not able to place the accessory dwelling unit in the rear or side yard of the primary
residence because:
1. Rear: The septic system drainfield and tanks fill the rear of the property.
2. South Sideyard: The south sideyard is the only other location on the property where it is possible to add a
second drainfield should we develop problems with the existing drainfield - or if the drainfield needs to be
expanded. See the attached copy of the property survey with the septic system detail noted.
3. North Sideyard and Rear: The northwest corner of the property - and the north side of the house - are not
buildable due to a creek that runs along the north side of the primary residence during spring snowmelt and
heavy rainfalls.
8. Project Name: Settler's cabin
I hereby apply for consideration of the above described request and declare that the information and materials
submitted with this application are complete and accurate. I understand that no application shall be considered
complete unless accompanied by fees as required by city ordinance. Applications for projects requiring more than one
type of review shall include the cumulative total of all application fees specified for each type of review. 1 understand
that applicants are required to reimburse the city for all out-of-pocket costs incurred for processing, reviewing and
hearing the application. These costs shall include, but are not limited to: parcel searches; publication and mailing of
notices; review by the city's engineering, planning and other consultants; legal costs, and recording fees. An escrow
deposit to cover these costs will be collected by the city at the time of application. The minimum escrow deposit shall
be cumulative total of all minimum escrow deposits for each type of review required for the project, unless reduced as
provided for by ordinance. The city may increase the amount of the required escrow deposit at any time if the city's
costs are reasonably expected to exceed the minimum amount. Any balance remaining after review is complete will
be refunded to the applicant. No interest is paid on escrow deposits.
PLEASE NOTE: If the fee owner is not the applicant, the applicant must provide written authorization by the fee
owner in order for this application to be considered complete.
Property Fee Owner Signature(s) Date:
12-8-2021
Applicant Signature(s) Date:
PA
12-e-2021
Application Fees: 2-00
Escrow Deposit: 15 QV
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