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5/22/23, 2:43 PM Permit List I Citizenserve <br />PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br />LA23-000028 <br />1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not <br />permitted by the Zoning Chapter. <br />Response: 350 Crestview ave is a .455 -acre parcel which is zoned as a 2 acre -parcel. The lot also <br />has a creek which runs down the south side, subjecting our build plans to the 75 -foot creek set back. <br />The current 2 -acre setbacks along with a 75' creek setback from the south side yard would allow a <br />609.5sq/ft buildable footprint. For this reason we ask for setbacks more consistent with the actual size <br />and character of the lot. <br />2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created <br />by the landowner. <br />Response: 350 Crestview ave has unique circumstances because it is a .455 -acre parcel which is <br />zoned as a 2 acre -parcel. The lot also has a creek which runs down the south side, subjecting our <br />build plans to the 75 -foot creek set back. The current 2 -acre setbacks along with a 75' creek setback <br />from the south side yard would allow a 609.5sq/ft buildable footprint. For this reason we ask for <br />setbacks more consistent with the actual size and character of the lot. <br />3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br />Response: Crestview ave is zoned for 2 -acre lots, however all but one of the parcels are less then 2 - <br />acres. The majority of the lots are smaller lots containing older, smaller homes, or homes that were <br />more recently built requiring setback variances. 350 Crestview is a .455 acre lot. The setbacks we are <br />requesting are similar to those approved for newer homes on our street. Furthermore, the current <br />dwelling on our lot encroaches within 75' of the south side yard creek setback which our new footprint <br />would not do. <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: N/A <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 116106, Subd. 2, when in harmony with this <br />Chapter. <br />Response: N/A <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: N/A <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 />https://www5.citizenserve.com/Admin/PerrnitController?Action=ListPermits&Work0rder_ID=87006409&ciDisplay=none&getPrint=true&skipLoading=true 1/2 <br />