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Practical Difficulty Statement <br /> 1380 Orono Lane, Orono MN <br /> 1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner aot <br /> permitted by the Zoning Chapter. The proposed use is the construction of a small <br /> shed//enclosure to house the pool equipment. The existing equipment is sitting on the <br /> ground, surraunded by solid,tall fencing. <br /> 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not <br /> created by the landowner. The location of the shed is an improvement from the curren.t <br /> location of the fencing and equipment. <br /> 3. The variance, if granted,will not alter the essential character of the locality. It will <br /> not. <br /> 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitnte practical difficulties if reasonabie <br /> use for the property ezists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter. Economic <br /> considerations hawe not been considered as a part of our request. The request is purely <br /> practical based on the desire to enclose the equipment and move it furtlier from the <br /> setback. <br /> 5. Practical difficulties include, bnt are not limited to,inadequate access ta direct <br /> sunlight for solar energy systems.Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered <br /> construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 116J.06, Snbd.2,when in <br /> harmony with this Chapter. This does not apply. <br /> 6. The Board of Appeals and Adjnstments or the Council may not permit as a variance <br /> any nse that is not allowed under this Chapter for property in the zone where the <br /> affected person's land is located." This farm is a required submittal for ALL <br /> va�-iance appGcations. An application will not be considered complete or placed on <br /> any meeting agend�s until this form is complete and submitted to the City. Variance <br /> Application—May 2416 Page 5. This does not apply. Our use is pertnitted. <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. This does not apply. <br /> 8. The speciai conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to <br /> such property or immediately adjoining property. The pool is pre-elcisting and is <br /> being rebuilt in kind. It cannot be moved so that the equipment location can be <br /> conforming. <br /> 9. The conditions do not appty generally to other land or structures in the district in <br /> which said land is located. The need for the enclosure is based on the unique condition <br /> of the pre-existing pool. <br /> 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a <br /> substantial property right of the appliean� The applicant wishes to continue their use <br /> of the existing pooL The pool is in need or repair/replacement. The applicant is <br /> rebuilding the home, and the pool &equipment cannot be relocated. <br /> 11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health,safety, <br /> comfort,morals,or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning <br /> Code. It will not. <br /> 12. The graating of such vari�nce will not merely serve as a convenience to the <br /> applicant,but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. The applicant wishes <br /> to improve the aesthetics of the property and relocate filie pool equipment to a mo�CE1VED <br /> S�P�212016 <br /> � � � � � J/��/1.�i-Vf�V�� <br /> �o V�1 i <br /> � <br />