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Letter View PC PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM LA18-000098 LA18-000098 Exhibit B 1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter. Response: Property owner proposes to build an accessory structure for storage of personal property belonging to the owner. Property owner is not going the change the property use. 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. Response: Topography of property makes it difficult to access accessory building in rear yard and allow reasonable accessibility. The rear yard, in particular the south east corner, has a tendency to be very wet due to drainage. 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Response: Proposed location is tucked behind the existing mature trees and the proposed building to adhere to the look and character of the primary residence will maintain the character of locality. 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter. Response: To build an accessory structure in the rear yard would entail significant changes in topography which would have the likelihood of adverse alterations in character and drainage of the said property and adjacent properties as well. 5. 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 1163.06, Subd. 2, when in harmony with this Chapter. Response: N/A 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: N/A ( No change in property use) 7. The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling. Response: N/A 8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. Response: Topography of property creates challenges and limits the feasible areas for building as accessory structure. 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. Response: Topography / slope of the rear yard is much more dramatic than that of other properties in the file:///C/Users/loakden/Downloads/Practical%20Difficulties%20Documentation%20Form%20(5).htm[12/20/2018 11:40:45 AM]