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Letter View PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM LA18-000043 1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter. Response: Home owner will be using as a primary family home exclusively for their family enjoyment 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. Response: The lot shape does not allow for a 75' lake setback as well as a 50' rear yard (road side setback at the same time. 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Response: the home being built will follow building code heights, impervious surface, side set backs and follow the majority of the current grades 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter. Response: The only reason for the variance is for the homeowner to construct a very typical sq. footage new construction home that will fit in today's new home market . very common 4 bedroom above grade two story home. S. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 1167.06, Subd. 2, when in harmony with this Chapter. Response: na 6. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is not allowed under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located. Response: Land owners application for variance does not require any special uses. 7. The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one -family dwelling as a two-family dwelling. Response: na 8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. Response: Properties on either side of home in question are both newly built in past 5 years and both required similar variance. 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. Response: No other special building conditions are required. 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a file:///or-mail/... %20thru/LA18-000043(1509%20Long%20Lake)%20Var/Practical%20Difficulties%20Documentation%20Form%20(5).htm[5/16/2018 9:25:42 AM]