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Letter View <br />PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br />LA18-000077 <br />1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by <br />the Zoning Chapter. <br />Response: N/A <br />2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the <br />landowner. <br />Response: The property is only 52 feet wide and fronts and sides on 3 streets <br />3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br />Response: The request is similar to what currently exists on the property <br />4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for <br />the property 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 <br />solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in <br />Minnesota Statutes, Section 1163.06, 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 <br />that is not allowed under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land <br />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 <br />a two-family dwelling. <br />Response: N/A <br />8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such <br />property or immediately adjoining property. <br />Response: All property in this area experience some setback issues due to lot sizes <br />9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said <br />land is located. <br />Response: N/A <br />10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a <br />substantial property right of the applicant. <br />Response: This proposed home is not large <br />11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort, <br />file:///C1Userslloakden/Downloads/Practical%20Difficulties%20Documentation%20Form%20(2).htm[9/13/2018 10:08:30 AM] <br />