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. � .PRACTICAL DlFFICULTIES D�CUMENTATION FORM PC�xhibitB <br /> BETH & BOB SCHNELL <br /> 1130 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD <br /> ORONO, MN 55391 <br /> 1. "The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner <br /> not permitted by the Zoning Chapter." <br /> The focus of the improvements is to extend the living areas of the <br /> home to the outside areas. The locations of the proposed improvements are <br /> being proposed in a common location that is typical for these types of <br /> outdoor living options. <br /> 2. "The plEght of the landowner !s due to circurrtstances unique to his '• .,�. � �� <br /> property not created by the landowner:' i�s�� <br /> The owners of#he property have purchased their new home in the �''-�'xf � ��� <br /> ���ts�t+��►::.s . <br /> past year. The current homes building location was se{ected by the prior ����:�•�+�� <br /> owner�s) of the praperty, and approved by the City of Orono. During the �' � � <br /> planning of current owners dream backyard, concer�ts of the restrictive AUURE3� <br /> setbacks had been realized. The current location.of the home is limiting the �P����� <br /> options to provide a reasonable use of space far a typical living area at the Mendoffi Helghts <br /> Mhr�sota 56120 <br /> back side of their home. The setbacks that are in place per the city codes <br /> limit the opportunities ta provEde potential structures such as a poo! and ' <br /> retaining wall in the ideal space that functions with the rest of the hame's �"�`O �1'�'s0°o <br /> r+w�0 763-422-0188 <br /> entertaining areas_ s�,,,,�rao a52.Bg1_2296 <br /> FAx 851-4b6-f T34 <br /> 3. "The variance, if granted,will not alter the essential character of the <br /> locality." oucdoor u�,a <br /> The conceptual plans tha# are in place will not alter the character of �ommercta�&Res�d�r,t�at <br /> : Protessional Plannirro <br /> the neighborhood or impact the neighboring views. The proposed ;% ���s�p� <br /> improvements wil! benefit all by cleaning up the current kower yard areas : waterscapes <br /> with new landscaping and the additian of the proposed pool, pergola, artd 1r�tton <br /> ; F�rdscapes <br /> retaining walls while alsa improving the home's architectural presentation. ��pg�,� <br /> New plantings will have rnany native planting a�ptions that will provide custom servioes <br /> seasonal interests as well as wildiife apportunities for food and cover. The , '"" <br /> �:��.�s�:: <br /> lower property areas shown on the plan will not ttave sod installed but `; www.southviewdesign.com <br /> instead a no mow or grow low fescue grass seed. This will pro�ide a more ` '�"�--- <br /> natural presentatian #hat minimizes any rr�owing for the iower yard areas. <br /> Also,the improvetf hardscape areas around the poo) will have a water <br /> management plan that wi11 allow for any run off water to be coilected and RECE�VED <br /> stored underground vs. running off. OC'� �:1 2Q15 <br /> 4. "Econamic conslderations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if �'ypF p�pNO <br /> reasonable use for the properly exists under the terms of the Zorting <br /> Chapter." <br /> NA <br /> � � � �� . <br /> TF BUIt.OERS <br /> ^r.u�«T_ ARI• 1 PI a����� i <br /> CV�[(ifeen M E Al a E R �sirisx�er►�r..�.. � <br />