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Letter View LA19-000039 PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION Exhibit B PC LA19-000039 1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter. Response: See Camp TEKO Narrative Letter dated 06/10/2019 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. Response: See Camp TEKO Narrative Letter dated 06/10/2019 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Response: See Camp TEKO Narrative Letter dated 06/10/2019 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter. Response: See Camp TEKO Narrative Letter dated 06/10/2019 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: See Camp TEKO Narrative Letter dated 06/10/2019 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: See Camp TEKO Narrative Letter dated 06/10/2019 7. The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling. Response: See Camp TEKO Narrative Letter dated 06/10/2019 8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. Response: See Camp TEKO Narrative Letter dated 06/10/2019 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. Response: See Camp TEKO Narrative Letter dated 06/10/2019 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. Response: See Camp TEKO Narrative Letter dated 06/10/2019 11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort, file:///or-mail/...1%20thru/LA19-000039%20(645%20Tonkawa%20Rd)%20CUP/Practical%20Difficulties%20Documentation%20Porm.htm[6/14/2019 8:02:46 AM]