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Letter View <br />file:///ci.orono.mn.us/...024%20(2890%20Goldenrod%20Way)%20Var/Practical%20Difficulties%20Documentation%20Form%20(22).htm[5/17/2024 11:39:42 AM] <br />Response: N/A <br />8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to suchproperty or immediately adjoining property. <br />Response: See the answer given in 3c. <br />9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which saidland is located. <br />Response: Correct. This is a unique situation for many reasons. <br />10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of asubstantial property right of the applicant. <br />Response: Without the granting of the application, the owners will not be allowed to continue their effort tobuild their new home on the property for which it was purchased. Per the City Attorney, without a variance,the owners may not be allowed to submit for permit to build their home. <br />11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort,morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code. <br />Response: The design and scale of the home was greatly considered for this parcel, to fit in, remainunassuming, and blend into the beautiful land it sits on. In no way will the proposed variance negativelyimpact the health, safety, comfort, or morals of the locality of the intent of the zoning code. <br />12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant but isnecessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. <br />Response: As noted above in section 10, without a variance, the purchase of the property and investmentin architectural design would be a complete loss and waste of time. Without the variance approval, theowners would be at great demonstrable difficulty. <br />125