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Letter View file:///C/Users/loakden/Downloads/Practical%20Difficulties%20Documentation%20Form%20(23).htm[10/17/2024 12:56:33 PM] PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM LA24-000046 1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted bythe Zoning Chapter. Response: N/A 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by thelandowner. Response: N/A 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Response: N/A 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use forthe property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter. Response: N/A 5. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight forsolar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined inMinnesota Statutes, Section 116J.06, Subd. 2, when in harmony with this Chapter. Response: N/A 6. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any usethat is not allowed under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's landis located. Response: N/A 7. The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling asa two-family dwelling. Response: N/A 8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to suchproperty or immediately adjoining property. Response: THE ENTIRE HOME SITS 75' FROM THE LAKE DUE TO THE PROPERTY. 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which saidland is located. Response: N/A 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of asubstantial property right of the applicant. Response: N/A 11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort, 12