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PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br /> LA21-000008 <br /> 1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not <br /> permitted by the Zoning Chapter. <br /> Response: The construction of a single family home is a reasonable use of the Property. <br /> 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created <br /> by the landowner. <br /> Response: The location of the neighboring homes, the character of the lake shoreline, the creek on <br /> the Property, and the vacancy of the adjacent property, are all conditions not created by the <br /> landowner. <br /> 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> Response: The requested average lakeshore setback variance to permit construction of a single <br /> family home will not adversely impact views of the lake currently enjoyed by the adjacent <br /> property owners or alter the character of the locality. <br /> 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use <br /> for the property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter. <br /> Response: Economic considerations are not a factor. <br /> 5. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight <br /> for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as <br /> defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 1167.06, Subd. 2, when in harmony with this <br /> Chapter. <br /> Response: This condition is not applicable. <br /> 6. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any <br /> use that is not allowed under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected <br /> person's land is located. <br /> Response: This condition is not applicable, as a single family home is an allowed use. <br /> 7. The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family <br /> dwelling as a two-family dwelling. <br /> Response: This condition is not applicable. <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: The location of the neighboring homes, the character of the lake shoreline, the creek on <br /> the Property, and the vacancy of the adjacent property, are all unique conditions affecting the <br /> Property and the immediately adjoining properties. <br />