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I i :> construction as deflned in Minnesota Statutes, Section 116J.06 Subd.2, when in harmony with this Chapter. • The project has not active solar energy use planned. 6) “The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under this Chi^ter for property in the zone where the affected person ’s land is located. • Single family use is all that is being requested. 7) “The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling.” • Single family use is all that is being requested. 8) “Special conditions iqrplying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property.” • FeiKe installed by neighbor • City has sewer running through middle of propeity without an easement. • Hour glass shape of lot and setback / hardcover requirements puts the building location near the street. • Forest Lake Landing drains into my driveway and garage. 9) “The conditions do not iq)ply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located.” • This IS correct - the listed hardships are unique to this property. 10) “The granting of the rqiplication is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant.” • This is correct - the property is not very usable the way it currently is configured. 11) “The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort, morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code.” • No, granting the variance will not be a negative against the Zoning Code. 12) “The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the ^licant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable hardship or difficulty.” • The listed hardships are real • The hardships are unique to 4480 Forest Lake Landing. • We need the City’s Ixlp and approval with the variance to properly use the land and make the required improvements for the neighborhood. • : I