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PC <br /> Exhibit B <br /> PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br /> L422-000007 <br /> 1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning • <br /> Chapter. <br /> Response: The proposal to build a single family home is reasonable use of this property. This is simply a continuation <br /> of the current use of the property. <br /> 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the <br /> landowner. <br /> Response: The property was split into a 2.47 acre lot with 152 of width prior to our ownership. This is substandard lot <br /> size for the RR-1A zone. Furthermore, the elevations of the lot and the wetlands in the back of the lot further restrict the <br /> area of the lot that would be buildable. In addition to this, there are existing septic systems as well as a great deal of <br /> tree coverage that we are seeking to minimize our impact on these. <br /> 3. The variance, if granted,will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> Response: The neighboring parcels and property in the southwest corner of Watertown Rd and Stubbs Bay Rd are all <br /> similarly situated and behave closer to neighbors to the East of Stubbs Bay Rd in a RR-1B zone. Furthermore, we are <br /> proposing a new house location which is closer to the requirements than that of the structure that is currently in place <br /> on the property. <br /> 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property <br /> exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter. <br /> Response: Economic considerations are not factored in our request for variance. Our belief. is that we are proposing <br /> the path most congruent with the intent of the Ordinance and also that which would have the least impact on the <br /> existing natural topography and tree coverage. • <br /> 5. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy <br /> systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes, <br /> Section 116106, Subd. 2,when in harmony with this Chapter. <br /> Response: N/A <br /> 6. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is not <br /> allowed under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located. <br /> Response: N/A <br /> 7.The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two- <br /> family dwelling. <br /> Response: N/A <br /> 8.The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or <br /> immediately adjoining property. <br /> Response: The width of lot, size of lot, terrain, and wetland provide special conditions that make the request for <br /> variances reasonable. We are also making every effort to be cognizant of the existing septic system in place and also to <br /> be protective of the existing tree coverage. <br /> 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is <br /> located. <br /> • <br /> Response: The requirements within zone RR-1A are for 5 acre lots with 300 feet of width. The neighborhood of 4 <br /> parcels on the southwest corner of Watertown Rd and Stubbs Bay Rd are all substandard in comparison to those <br /> requirements. The variances requested are consistent with those previously granted in the neighborhood. <br />