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LA18-000081 <br /> Exhibit B <br /> PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM PC <br /> LA18-000081 <br /> 1.The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter. <br /> Response:The current home has detached garage to the left of the subject property primary structure.This existing garage is <br /> approximately 38 feet to the left side of the property.The homeowner has had plans drawn up with an addition and a new attached garage <br /> that would be 36.6 feet from the left side of the new garage.This will improve usability,conformity and value. <br /> 2.The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. <br /> Response:The subject property is in a 5 acre designated area.This area has side setback of 50 feet.The subject property is 2 acres with a <br /> width of approximately 130 feet.This means that the property has a 30 foot wide build able area.This greatly limits construction options <br /> and leaves the home owners unable to conform to building structures in the area. <br /> 3.The variance, if granted,will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> Response:The addition and garage along with new siding on the entire structure would not alter the character of the locality, it would <br /> actually bring the property more in line with current character. Most properties surrounding the subject property have 5 acres and homes of <br /> a larger sized allowed by these larger lots. <br /> 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists under the <br /> terms of the Zoning Chapter. <br /> Response: N/A <br /> 5. Practical difficulties include,but are not limited to,inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. <br /> Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes,Section 1163.06,Subd. 2, <br /> when in harmony with this Chapter. <br /> Response: N/A <br /> 6.The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is not allowed under this <br /> Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located. <br /> Response: N/A <br /> 7.The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling. <br /> Response: N/A <br /> 8.The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately <br /> adjoining property. <br /> Response: N/A <br /> 9.The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. <br /> Response:The zone is designated for 5 Acre lots and the setbacks on lots of that size would not require variances but there are a few lots <br /> in this designated area that are of similar acre and would fall under similar circumstances. <br /> 10.The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the <br /> applicant. <br /> Response:The homeowners goal when purchasing this property was with the intent of improving its general condition and use of the <br /> property.Along with bringing it in to similar character of there neighbors.There inability to do so will definitely hinder there continued <br /> enjoyment of the subject property. <br /> 11.The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health,safety,comfort, morals,or in any other respect <br /> be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code. <br /> Response: N/A <br /> 12.The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant,but is necessary to alleviate <br /> demonstrable difficulty. <br /> Response:The variance will allow the homeowners to improve there property not only for there use and enjoyment but improving the area <br /> and the city. <br />