2019/08/06 - LAND USE - VAR - Land Use Variance - VAR-19-03

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Provide description of any prior petition for appeal,variance, or conditional use for this parcel: None. Describe the effects on the prope if the variance is not granted: Unable to enjoy the outdoor space as much. Limited space in existing cabin. Part B: Three-Step Test (Please use additional paper if necessary) To qualify for a variance,the applicant must demonstrate that their property meets the following three requirements. 1. Unique property limitations (Item Ito be completed by the applicant) Unique,physical limitations of the property, such as steep slopes or wetlands,which are not generally shared by other properties, must prevent compliance with ordinance requirements. The circumstances of an applicant (growing family,need for a larger garage,etc.)are not a factor in deciding variances. Nearby ordinance violations, prior variances, or lack of objections from neighbors do not provide a basis for granting a variance. Property limitations that prevent ordinance compliance and are common to a number of properties should be addressed by amending the ordinance. List the unique property limitations: This property was purchased by us in October,2014. The location of the lake in relation to the cabin was in compliance at one point in time However,Johnson Lake's water levels have fluctuated greatly over the years and the shorelines and ordinary high water mark have been redefined and more strictly enforced in recent years. Our property is a narrow pointed lot with little depth,making it difficult to meet setbacks on all sides. The lot is located in a shallow,flat bay and the shoreline moves a lot. Do unique physical characteristics of your property prevent compliance with the ordinance? (Applicant, check YES or NO below.) YES. These items must be shown on the survey map as part of the application. ❑ NO. A variance cannot be granted. Page 4 of 8 Burnett County, WI Subdivision Variance Application—Rev 3/2018