05-17-2021 Planning Commission Packet

Home Browse Search

Exhibit B PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM • LA21-000032 1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter. Response: Yes- The new house is in the same location as the old house and little bigger. The old house didn't meet setbacks, and now you're hoping to preserve the location of the driveway and the view of the trail. 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. Response: Correct 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Response: Correct 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter. Response: Correct di 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 116106, Subd. 2, when in harmony with this Chapter. Response: Yes- will not cause any difficulty to access or blocking sunlight 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: single family residence 8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. Response: N/A •9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. Response: Correct