07-15-2019 Planning Commission Packet

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Letter View PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM LA19-000048 The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter. Response: yes 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. Response: The house at 2965 used to be a carriage house for our property and was split off several years ago and a narrow strip of land was extended to the lake for access approximately 20' at the lake. They are so far back from the lake next to the street that using the standard Average Setback procedures would not allow us to build anything larger than a two stall garage. 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Response: It would pull our porperty up in line with 2941 and 2975 instead of being set back and have a better feel in regards to the neighbors. The current total hardcover on the lot is more than what we are proposing at this time. 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter. Response: yes Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for lar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 116106, Subd. 2, when in harmony with this Chapter. Response: yes 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: yes 7. The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling. Response: yes 8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. Response: House at 2965 is an anomaly that makes using the standard methods implactical 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. sponse: yes 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a file:///or-mail/.../LA19-000048%20(2967%20Casco%20Point%20Rd)%20Variance/Practical%20Difficulties%20Documentation%20Fonn.htm[7/9/2019 9:57:55 AM]