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Letter View <br /> PC Exhibit B <br /> PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FCLA21-000076 <br /> LA21-000076 <br /> •The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by <br /> the Zoning Chapter. <br /> Response: N/A <br /> 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the <br /> landowner. <br /> Response: The existing concrete retaining wall that needs to be replaced was installed before the current <br /> landowner purchased the property. <br /> 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> Response: The proposed new retaining wall will be installed as close as possible within the footprint of the <br /> existing wall. The material (granite boulders) will be the same used on both neighboring properties to fit with <br /> the character of the area. <br /> 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for <br /> the property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter. <br /> Response: N/A <br /> 5. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for <br /> lar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in <br /> nnesota Statutes, 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 <br /> that is not allowed under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land <br /> 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 <br /> a two-family dwelling. <br /> Response: N/A <br /> 8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such <br /> property or immediately adjoining property. <br /> Response: The conditions of this property also impact the adjoining property. If the current retaining wall is <br /> not replaced, there is the risk of erosion of hillside into Lake Minnetonka. <br /> 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said <br /> land is located. <br /> sponse: N/A <br /> 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a <br /> substantial property right of the applicant. <br /> file:///C/Users/loakden/Downloads/Practical%20Difficulties%20Documentation%20Form%20(12).htm[2/17/2022 11:55:09 AM] <br />