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PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br /> LA20-000005 <br /> 1.The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter. <br /> Response:The existing boat house was resided and roofed while contractor built a new home on site. With the intent of <br /> improving the aesthetics of the old boat house without changing the foot print the architect enhanced the lake side facade by <br /> adding stone to match the house,a small gable over the lake side door and a chimney stack for a little detail.The boat house as <br /> resided and re roofed to match the house. It was not the intent to add volume to the structure nor was volume added. However <br /> upon inspection by the city the addition of the stone front,the gable and the chimney were determined to increase the envelope of <br /> the structure. It is the feeling of the homeowner that these aesthetic changes only work to enhance the lake shore attractiveness <br /> and do not encroach on any neighbor, hardcover or other areas. <br /> 2.The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. <br /> Response: Boat house construction supersedes homeowners ownership of the property <br /> 3.The variance, if granted,will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> Response: Correct. It enhances the character of the locality <br /> 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists <br /> under the terms of the Zoning Chapter. <br /> Response: N/A <br /> 5. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. <br /> Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes,Section 1163.06, <br /> 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 that is not allowed <br /> under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land 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 a two-family <br /> dwelling. <br /> Response: N/A <br /> 8.The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately <br /> adjoining property. <br /> Response:The conditions apply only to this property and structure and do not impact neighboring properties <br /> 9.The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. <br /> Response:The conditions apply only to this property and structure and do not impact neighboring properties <br /> 10.The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right <br /> of the applicant. <br /> Response: N/A <br /> 11.The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health,safety,comfort, morals,or in any other <br /> respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code. <br /> Response: Correct <br /> 12.The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to <br /> alleviate demonstrable difficulty. <br /> Response: N/A <br />