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PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br /> LA20-000037 <br /> 1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the <br /> Zoning Chapter. <br /> Response: The owners purpose of the land will be their permanent residence and intentions to stay within the <br /> city ordinances and zoning to protect the property and surrounding property. The requested variance will be to <br /> extend the driveway straight out from the garage. This variance is proposing an extension of hardcover in the <br /> driveway in order to be able to pull into their garage. <br /> 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the <br /> landowner. <br /> Response: Because of the size and width of the lot, structural to hardcover ordinances, setback restrictions, <br /> and location of neighbor's houses are all factors. <br /> 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> Response: The home design and amount of structure variance requested will be in line and will not alter the <br /> essential character of the locality, the request is based on keeping the houses in line with the newer homes that <br /> have been recently build 30 ft. from the street and 75 foot from the lake with with 7.5 ft from the neighbors on <br /> either side. The structure to be built being slightly less than the required 20% structural limit. <br /> 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the <br /> property exists 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 <br /> 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 that <br /> is not allowed under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is <br /> located. <br /> Response: To the best of our knowledge this variance does not apply to "a variance that is not allowed under <br /> this property in the zone where the affected persons land is located". <br /> 7. The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a <br /> two-family dwelling. <br /> Response: N/A <br /> 8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property <br /> or immediately adjoining property. <br /> Response: NA <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 />