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PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br />LA22-000051 <br />1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not <br />permitted by the Zoning Chapter. <br />Response: Correct <br />2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created <br />by the landowner. <br />Response: Correct, the request for a variance is due to the unique shape of the lot, Exceptional <br />narrowness, and minimal access to the lot. <br />3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br />Response: Correct <br />4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use <br />for 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 <br />for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as <br />defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 116J.06, Subd. 2, when in harmony with this <br />Chapter. <br />Response: N/A <br />6. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any <br />use that is not allowed under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected <br />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 <br />dwelling as 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: Correct. The parcel had limited potential, caused by the setback variance. I believe the <br />ability to back out of my driveway is a minimal privilege, already enjoyed by other neighboring <br />property owners. To safely back out of my driveway without using my neighbor�?�?�?¢�? <br />¢â�?�š�?¬�?¢â�?�ž�?¢s lot is a fair request. <br />9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which <br />said land is located.