02-16-2021 Planning Commission Packet

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LA21-000007 PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM Exhibit B LA21-000007 1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter. Response: The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner by remodeling an existing non conforming use building into a residence improving the overall property from what was a neglected building. 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. Response:The lot size, corner lot and existing structure was not created by the landowner. Because these non conformities are existing already any type of useable outdoor patio is not achievable without having some relief. 3. The variance, if granted,will not alter the essential character of the locality. Response: This improvement will have no detrimental effect on the essential character of the locality as you can see by the plans. It will be constructed to blend perfectly onto the existing structure. 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter. Response: Economic considerations are not a factor here. 5. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 1163.06, Subd. 2, when in harmony with this Chapter. Response: n/a 6. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is not allowed under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located. Response: n/a 7. The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two- family dwelling. Response: n/a 8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. Response:The lot size, corner lot and existing building built in 1940 is the source of this difficulty. 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. Response:The conditions DO apply to several properties in the area. Variances are needed on the majority of the neighborhood when renovations or new build projects are done for any of the smaller lots that are already non conforming.