03-18-2019 Planning Commission Packet

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PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM LA19-000011 1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter. Response: N/A 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. Response: N/A 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Response: The proposed addition will blend in nicely with the existing structure. The house, after the building of the addition, will be similar in size to most the houses on the street. 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter. Response: N/A 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 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: The addition will make this house look more like the house to the east. 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. Response: There are other houses on the street that are as deep as the proposed addition. 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. Response: This variance will allow an addition which is deemed as necessary: 1) The applicant would like to expand the lower study and make a workshop. This house currently does not have enough room in the garage or there is no other room that a workshop could be build; 2) Currently, the laundry room is located in the garage. This is very difficult for the owner. The addition would move the laundry room to the main level of the house.