07-16-2018 Planning Commission Packet

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Letter View 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. Response: This property is located in a harsh and variable climate (Minnesota) and reasonable protection of one's private property from the elements is necessary. Constructing an enclosure for that protection is considered reasonable. 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. Response: The intent of the Zoning Code is to allow for residential construction in this location. 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: The Owner proposes to do just that. Allowing the proposed variance will not impair the health, safety, comfort, morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code. 12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. Response: The construction of an attached garage in the proposed location on the lot is allowed by the Code. The Owner proposes a structure large enough to contain the equipment and recreation vehicles that he owns. There is a smaller structure located on the proposed building site that encroaches into the setback more than the proposed structure. The topography and original placement of the house make it impractical to place the proposed attached garage in any other location on the property. We consider the need for storage on the site, with topographical challenges, and the original orientation of the house to be demonstrable practical difficulties for this project. file:///or-mail/... 92%20thru/LA18-000060%20(1980%20Heritage)%20Var/Practical%20Difficulties%20Documentation%20Form%20(9).htm[7/10/2018 7:48:09 AM]