JustificationGreg Dattilo
3703 S Cedar Drive
Chanhassen MN 55317
herbie@usfamily.net
Justification of the Variance Request
A. Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony, with the general purposes
and intent of this chapter and are consistent with the comprehensive plan. By replacing
my three season cabin built in 1928 with my new lake home, it will justi! this
requirernent that will bring harmony and consistency with the neighborhood.
B. The second justification is when there are practical difficulties in complying with the
zoning ordinance. I propose that the property is to be used in a reasonable manner not
permitted by this chapter due to practical difficulties as stated above.
l. My property size 5899 sq. ft. which is only 39Vo of today's minimum lot requirement
of 15,000sq.ft.
2. With current setbacks and codes I would only be able to build a home of less than
100sq.ft, with a requirement ofa two car garage at 20x26.
C. The third qualification to meet the justification ofthe variance is that the variance or
variation is not based upon economic considerations alone.
D. The fourth justification to qualifo for a variance is due to the circumstances unique to the
property and not created by the landowner. As stated above I have one ofthe smallest lots
ofall lots on Red Cedar point. This lot size restricts any normal size homes being built
today to be built without being granted variances.
E. The fifth justification to qualifu for a variance is that it will not alter the central character
of the locality. The current three season cabin today does not fit the essential character of
the locality and this is why variances should be granted so the new home will fit the
essential character of the locality.