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Letter View PC Exhibit B PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM LA22-000008 LA22-000008 'The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter. Response: Yes 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: N/A 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. sponse: N/A . 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: N/A 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 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. *sponse: Correct 11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort, file:///C/Users/Ioakden/Downloads/Practical%20Difficulties%20Documentation%20Form%20(13).htm[3/16/2022 2:40:59 PM]