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Letter View <br /> PC Exhibit B <br /> PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM LA22-000032 <br /> LA22-000032 <br /> eThe 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: It is not unique to this property because all the original housing along Crystal Bay Rd was built <br /> before contemporary zoning was adopted so every home is within the 75' lake-side setback. Therefore, <br /> virtually any change to the lake-side facade requires a variance. <br /> 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> Response: Yes, it will not alter the local character. <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: Economic issues are not driving this request. <br /> 5. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for <br /> solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in <br /> innesota Statutes, Section 1163.06, Subd. 2, when in harmony with this Chapter. <br /> esponse: 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 lake-side setback issue applies to virtually all homes along Crystal Bay Rd. <br /> 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said <br /> land is located. <br /> Response: Applies to all homes along Crystal Bay Rd. <br /> The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a <br /> MP bstantial property right of the applicant. <br /> Response: Yes <br /> file:///C/Users/loakden/Downloads/Practical%20Difficulties%20Documentation%20Form%20(20).htm[8/11/2022 7:39:42 AM] <br />