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#03 tHJt August 13 ^3 P#g#4ol4 sunlight for solar energy systems Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes. Section I I6J.06. Suhd. 2. when in harmony with this C'haptcr " S/A "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 /one where the affected person ’s land is located." S/A "The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-rarmly dwelling." S/A The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question arc peculiar to such properly or immediately adjoining properly." The special commons apply to many other lots in the immediate area In the opinion of staff this criterion is met “Ihc conditions do not apply generally to other laiul or structures in the district in which said land is located " The conditions apply to many other lakeshore lots in I.R-llt In the opinion o/ staff this criterion is met The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and eiijoN iiient of a substantial property right ol the applicant " In the opinion of staff this criterion is met "The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort, morals, or in anv other respect be contrary to the intent of the /oning Code." In the opinion of staff this criterion is met "The granting of such variance \sill not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, hut is necessary to alleviate demonstrable hardship or diHlculty " In the opinion of staff this criterion is met Issues for Considcralion Arc there any other issues or concerns with this application? .Sltfr RecoaMeadalion Apiiroval of the variaiKcs as requested subject to the lot meeting setback, lot coverage by structures and hardcover requirements