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Letter View Exhibit B <br /> PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br /> LA20-000071 <br /> 1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by <br /> the Zoning Chapter. <br /> Response: Yes, we feel like 50 foot front setback and 15 foot side setbacks is reasonable with the <br /> neighboring property. <br /> 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the <br /> landowner. <br /> Response: Correct <br /> 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> Response: Yes. <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: A home can't be built reasonably with the current setbacks for the property. <br /> 5. 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 1167.06, 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: One family dwelling is shown in the house plan. <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: Nope. <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: Nope. <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: Yes. <br /> file:///ci.orono.mn.us/...071%20(15%20Stubbs%20Bay%20Rd%20N)%20VAR/Practical%20Difficulties%20Documentation%20Form.htm[l 1/12/2020 12:30:48 PM] <br />