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10/24/23, 2:08 PM Permit List | Citizenserve <br />https://www5.citizenserve.com/Admin/PermitController?Action=ListPermits&WorkOrder_ID=87837524&ciDisplay=null&getPrint=true&skipLoading=true 1/2 <br />PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br />LA23-000060 <br />1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted <br />by the Zoning Chapter. <br />Response: Proposal meets existing zoning code for residential single family use. . <br />2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created <br />by the landowner. <br />Response: Correct. Please see Narrative for a detailed description of this uniquely shaped site, point- <br />like lakeshore location and a wide sewer easement. <br />3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br />Response: Correct. Our proposed house is a one and half story design that will not create massing, <br />blends in well with the surrounding housing stock and has a classic timeless cottage style. <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: Our variance requests are related to practical difficulties with the site. <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 116J.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: Submitted plan is for single family residence meeting existing zoning. <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 />Response: Yes. See narrative. <br />9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which <br />said land is located. <br />Response: Correct. This is a unique site with the 355’ narrow driveway requiring a higher hardcover