04-15-2019 Planning Commission Packet

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PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM LA19-000020 1.The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter. Response: I propose to build a attached garage to the existing house. Garage will need a variance to accommodate set back regulations. 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. Response: House currently doesn?t have garage, to build a functional one it needs to be in proposed area to allow access and not go over hard cover. 3.The variance, if granted,will not alter the essential character of the locality. Response: Attached garage will be build to astatically match existing house and fit in with the surrounding homes. 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter. Response: Do to the current location of the house a detached garage will not allow proper driveway access due to set back regulations. 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 1167.06,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: Left side of the house is currently at 3?4? set back. 9.The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. Response: It does not. 10.The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. Response:There is currently no garage on site. Current set back regulations will not allow functional garage and driveway access. 11.The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health,safety,comfort,morals,or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code. Response: Correct. 12.The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. Response:There is no garage currently on the property.