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6K. & <br />Hardship Documentation Form <br />1. “The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under <br />conditions allowed by the official controls.” <br />The official control for this property will not allow the homeowner to <br />create a safe environment. After 22 yrs of living at this residence it is not <br />as easy to get around the yard so we would like to correct the slope with <br />walkways with steps and a patio that will create level areas to walk and sit <br />for the enjoyment of the property. Also, with all of the diseases insects <br />carry, a screened gazebo is to be built to create a safe area away from the <br />insects of the wetland area. <br />2. “The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not <br />created by tlie landowner.” <br />True, the existing grade of the property is unsafe and unusable for family <br />activities. <br />3. “Tlie variance, if granted will not alter the essential character of the locality.” <br />We arc still allowing the propert)' to retain the natural character of what <br />exists: we are creating an area for the homeowner to enjoy the beauty of <br />nature. <br />4. “Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if <br />reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter.” <br />0% hardcover docs not allow us use of the backyard, for the fact of grade <br />changes and an unsafe and unusable environment due to insects from the <br />wetland area. <br />5. “Undue hardship also includes, but is not limited to, inadequate access to direct <br />sunlight for solar energy s> stems. Variances shall be grant^ for earth sheltered <br />construction as defined in Miruiesota Statutes, Section 116J.06, Subd.2, when in <br />harmony with this Chapter.” <br />N/A <br />6. “The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a <br />variance any use that is not permitted under this Chapter for property in the zone <br />where the affected person's land is located.” <br />No, it is not. <br />7. “The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one- <br />family dwelling as a two-family dwelling.” <br />N/A <br />8. “The special conditions ^iplying to the structure or land in question are peculiar <br />to such property or immediately adjoining property.” <br />liifiiiiifrir