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Letter View PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM Exhibit B LA21-000020 _. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter. Response: The Single Family Rural Residential District Zoning Chapter requires: -a minimum of 5 acres and a lot width of 300' -a street setback of 100' and adjacent property line setback of 50' The property at 4085 Watertown Road: -is 0.6 acres -is 72.9-82.5' wide and 431' deep The current structure at 4085 Watertown Road: -is sitting at an angle 21' from the street, is 21'wide and 38.4' deep. -the setback from the east is 22-26.5' and the west is 25-35' The proposed building plan for 4085 Watertown Road -centers the structure on the lot, and moves back to 37' from the street with a setback on the east of 22' and 23-32.5' from the west The zoning chapter dictates a maximum height of 30' -As the house design leverages a very narrow footprint, the design dictates an 8:12 pitch which creates an overall house height of 34? 7 11/16?. The steeper roof design will fare better in the snowy Minnesota environment, improving ice melt and the prevention of ice patches and ice dams. The Zoning Chapter is written to protect the natural land and greenscapes and to not encroach upon neighboring spaces. The proposed structure provides sufficient footprint to build a moderate home will tering the structure on the lot and moving further back from the road (as allowed by current septic field). 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. Response: The side setbacks and overall lot width allow for zero structure to be built; the overall lot width is 82.5' at the greatest width and the individual side setbacks are 50 feet (100 feet in total). 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Response: If the variance is granted, the new building structure will enhance and complement the existing character of the community. The existing structure is in a state of disrepair; the home is located close to the road and conflicts with the style, value, and character of neighboring homes. 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter. Response: NA 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: NA rhe Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use gnat is not allowed under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located. file:///ci.orono.mn.us/...000020%20(4085%20Watertown%20Rd)%20VAR/Practical%20Difficulties%20Documentation%20Form%20(4).htm[3/11/2021 3:08:38 PM]