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3/24/23,9:55 AM Permit List I Citizenserve PC <br /> Exhibit B <br /> PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br /> LA23-000019 <br /> 1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not <br /> permitted by the Zoning Chapter. <br /> Response: This property will be used a primary residence for the owners. <br /> 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created <br /> by the landowner. <br /> Response: That is correct. We believe the original home was built in the location it currently sits in <br /> because of the oak trees lining the shore line. It is our desire to maintain the existing foundation and <br /> preserve the land as is. <br /> 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> Response: Per notations below, it is our interest to maintain the existing character of the property of <br /> the home and build a new home at the same scale. <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: Understood - these homeowners are empty nesters that are only interested in building a <br /> new home that has some modern amenities that can not be built into the current home as it exists <br /> now. They would like to reuse the foundation to maintain the existing setbacks and hardcover. <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 1163.06, Subd. 2, when in harmony with this <br /> Chapter. <br /> Response: NA <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: NA <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: NA <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: There property is unique because they are on a channel. Maintaining the current setbacks <br /> and lot conditions is important to the homeowners. <br /> https://www5.citizenserve.com/Admin/PermitController?Action=ListPermits&WorkOrder ID=86723422&ciDisplay=null&getPrint=true&skipLoading=true 1/2 <br />