11-18-2019 Planning Commission Packet

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Letter View PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM LA19-000090 1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter. Response: The property owner proposes to us the property in a reasonable manner and is simply looking to improve and strengthen the existing screened porch / deck structure without changing the existing footprint that exists today. 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. Response: The screened porch / deck structure already exists. The homeowner is not looking to change the footprint of the structure, only increase the height of the structure to allow the existing deck to be screened in. 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Response: The requested average lakeshore setback variance to improve and strengthen the existing screened porch / deck structure will not adversely impact views of the lake currently enjoyed by the adjacent property owners. 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter. Response: Economic considerations have not been a factor in the variance approval determination. 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: This condition is not applicable 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: This condition is not applicable 7. The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling. Response: This condition is not applicable. 8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. Response: This condition is not applicable. 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. Response: The majority of the homes both to the north and south of the property have very similar proximity to the lake and are consistently in line with each other. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form.pdfjl 1/15/2019 8:07:33 AM]