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• <br /> Exhibit B <br /> LA18-000087 <br /> PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM PC <br /> LA18-000087 <br /> 1.The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter. <br /> Response:Yes.The variance to build a 6ft fence is for privacy purposes. Home is close to a very busy section of Ferndale Road W <br /> and abandoned property across the street used as a parking lot.The current 42"front fence restriction does not provided any privacy <br /> protection. <br /> 2.The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. <br /> Response:Yes. Circumstances are specific to the uniqueness of the property the lot configuration and proximately to Ferndale Road <br /> W.The variance request increase privacy and safety for the home owner. <br /> 3.The variance, if granted,will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> Response:The fence setback is 22ft which is deep into the front lot.There will be landscaping both behind and in front of the fence <br /> and will not interfere with utilization,visibility nor function (e.g., snow plowing of Ferndale Road west.The fence design will be <br /> consistent with the quality, look and feel of the existing property(see design drawing) <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: Okay, project is not addressing economic consideration rather privacy and safety. <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 116].06,Subd. <br /> 2,when in harmony with this Chapter. <br /> Response: NA <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: NA <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: NA <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: NA <br /> 9.The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. <br /> Response: NA <br /> 10.The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of <br /> the applicant. <br /> Response:Yes, privacy and safety. <br /> 11.The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health,safety,comfort, morals,or in any other <br /> respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code. <br /> Response:Yes <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: Yes <br />