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PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br /> LA19-000014 <br /> 1.The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning <br /> Chapter. <br /> Response:The back deck will be raised by 20" to be level with existing patio door, and the staircase to the yard will be <br /> relocated to side of deck so it doesn't run into chimney on the house. <br /> 2.The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. <br /> Response: N/A <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 <br /> exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter. <br /> Response: N/A <br /> S. 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 /> 116106, 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 <br /> allowed under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located. <br /> Response: N/A <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 <br /> immediately adjoining property. <br /> Response: N/A <br /> 9.The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. <br /> Response: N/A <br /> 10.The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property <br /> right 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: Yes <br />