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PC <br /> Exhibit B <br /> PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM LA18-000086 <br /> LA18-000086 <br /> 1.The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter. <br /> Response: yes <br /> 2.The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. <br /> Response: unique property shape <br /> 3.The variance, if granted,will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> Response: no <br /> 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists <br /> under the terms of the Zoning Chapter. <br /> Response: lot shape and <br /> 5. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy <br /> systems.Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes,Section <br /> 116].06,Subd. 2,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 <br /> under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located. <br /> Response: ok <br /> 7. The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family <br /> 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: yes <br /> 9.The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. <br /> Response: unique shaped lot <br /> 10.The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right <br /> of the applicant. <br /> Response: yes <br /> 11.The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health,safety,comfort, morals,or in any <br /> other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code. <br /> Response: no <br /> 12.The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to <br /> alleviate demonstrable difficulty. <br /> Response: plan design fits unique shaped lot and adjacent properties <br />