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EXHIBIT B Hardship Documentation 1. “The property in question can no; be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls ’* N/A 2. “The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner.” The existing home and tuck under garage are located within the 75 ’ setback from the shoreline. Due to the descent of the driveway and condition of the existing tuck under garage, it is impossible to park a targe vehicle in the tuck under garage. The existing detached garage and portion of the driveway leading to this garage are located within the setback of the delineated wetland and the side property setback. The wetland located on the Owner’s property reduces the allowable area to build by more than half. Due to the wetland, the property owner in question and adjacent property owner share a driveway. The majority of the driveway, located within the 75 ’ to 250 ’ setback, is on the property in question. This increases the hardcover and decreases the impervious area to the property in question. 3. “The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.” The character will be enhanced by the removal of some existing shucrures, net decrease in hardcover, elimination of structures in side setback, and total elimination of structures and hardcover in the delineated wetland setback. Per the re^uest, the net hardcover reduction would be 3.41%. The aesthetics of the new staicture would also be enhanced compared to the existing detached garage. The addition of the new structure would also allow for all vehicles and recreational equipment to be housed within die garage and not be stored out on site. 4. “Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of tlie Zoning Chapter.” Economics do not play a role. The cost of renovating the existing detached structure would be less than building a new structure and removing the existmg structures. 5. “Undo hardship also includes, but is 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, Sectionll6J.C6, Subd. 2, when in harmony with this chapter.” N/A 6. “The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located.” N/A 7. “The Board of Council may permit as a v.uiancc the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling.” N/A uif f « i/ H f -\ -C' TT “ a I't