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8/9/23, 3:10 PM Permit Details I Citizenserve <br />PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br />LA23-000042 <br />1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not <br />permitted by the Zoning Chapter. <br />Response: We would like to use our outdoor living space to enjoy all that Minnesota has to offer for <br />a growing family. We are very happy to be joining the Orono community and look forward to social <br />gatherings at our home and integrating ourselves into our neighborhood. <br />2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created <br />by the landowner. <br />Response: The topography and dimensions of the lot disallow any space for an appropriately sized <br />outdoor living area to be added without utilizing a variance due to the bluff set back. <br />3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br />Response: The location where we plan to place the outdoor space abuts the undeveloped ravine. <br />Our project will have no negative impact on our neighbors. It will only benefit our family and our <br />community as we host other families for dinners and social gatherings. Construction methods will be <br />taken into consideration given the bluff with the use of helical pile footings. We also propose erosion <br />control/silt fence to be utilized to prevent any runoff or erosion during the construction project. <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: Unfortunately, because of the topography of our land, no reasonable alternatives exist. <br />This is not an economic problem but a topographic challenge. <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 1167.06, 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 />Response: N/A <br />8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such <br />property or immediately adjoining property. <br />https://www4.citizenserve.com/Admin/PerrnitController?Action=DisplayPermitDetaiI&SelectedTab=Permits&Permit_ID=12077895&WorkOrder_ID=874... 1/2 <br />