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PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br />LA24-000035 <br />1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted <br />by the Zoning Chapter. <br />Response: We have a substandard lot. Requesting variance to add average size deck that faces the <br />lake. <br />2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created <br />by the landowner. <br />Response: Yes as we did not plot the lot or build the home on the lot. <br />3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br />Response: Yes. The variance if granted, will make the home more appealing and would look similar <br />to the homes in the area. <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 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: Residential deck. <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: Unique to this property as we have a small, corner lot with two front set backs. <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: No <br />6/26/24, 2:52 PM Permit Details | Citizenserve <br />https://www3.citizenserve.com/Admin/PermitController?Action=DisplayPermitDetail&SelectedTab=Permits&Permit_ID=17014058&WorkOrder_ID=885…1/250