06-21-2021 Planning Commission Packet

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Exhibit B PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM LA21-000044 1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by 41° the Zoning Chapter. Response: The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the official controls. The proposed plan for the property, to situate a new home of adequate size on the lot, along with a typical driveway and other hard surfaces, is a reasonable use of the property that would not otherwise be allowed due to the maximum 25% hardcover restriction. 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. Response: There are circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner; the size of the lot was created years ago, long before the current owner purchased the property. 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Response: The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. In fact, the existing home is likely one of the smaller homes in the neighborhood. The new home, built to today's standards, will fit in with the other (newer) homes in the area. 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 alone do not constitute practical difficulties. The size of this lot • restricts the development of the property- no plan, regardless of the cost, can overcome that difficulty. 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: Construction of a single family home on this lot is allowed under the zoning code. 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 special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such • property or immediately adjoining property. It is the size of this particular lot that is the issue here, nothing else.