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10/10/23, 2:55 PM Permit Details I Citizenserve <br />PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br />LA23-000053 <br />1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not <br />permitted by the Zoning Chapter. <br />Response: The current owner wishes to enhance the architectural details of the front of the home <br />using existing roof lines and existing stoop/foundation. The design is reasonable as we only alter the <br />rood near two front access points to the house to divert water away from sidewalks and create an <br />architectural more current look. <br />2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created <br />by the landowner. <br />Response: The placement of this home was complete 50+ years ago. By current zoning standards it <br />is placed in the front yard setback for this location. This landowner is simply trying to work within the <br />current rules but the past house placement. <br />3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br />Response: We don't believe this will alter the essential character of this locality <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: The ability to direct water away from the doors and architectural improvement to the <br />home, work well together in the request. The placement of the home creates our practical difficulty, <br />We will enhance the front by using only existing stoop foundation and alter existing roof lines. No <br />additional footings or foundation. <br />S. 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 />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://www3.citizenserve.com/Admin/PermitController?Action=DisplayPermitDetail&SelectedTab=Permits&Permit_ID=12226048&WorkOrder_ID=867... 1 /2 <br />