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PC <br /> --- -m- -- Exhibit B <br /> #17-3942 <br /> PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br /> This form is a required submittal for ALL variance applications. An application will not be considered <br /> conolete or rlaced or any meeting agercas ..nti!this form is complete and submitted to the City. <br /> 'ail^r.esota Slate Statutes Sec:lor 482.387, Suco v's'on 3;2' reouses ha'.practice d ricuttles ce demonstrated in <br /> orce'for a var'ares :o ce grarteo. The di'f c:.l:ies must be unique to ire crope-ty as variances run win the;and <br /> and rot:he.ars oyer. Persona/and economic s.'!uatons are not ccrs.'dereci visit practical ddffcalties. In order <br /> for a^epplica:icn to be hexa by the Piarntrg Commission and C ty Councaprod cal difficulties having merit must <br /> be Cerrenstra:ed. <br /> HOW DO I PROVE A PRACTICAL DIFFICULTY? <br /> Tnis rcrr'. ^as 12 po nts coli ring ^e cans City s:af' uses to determine if prect'ct dif ou t:es exist and how he <br /> valiance wt affect ire surrounding corer.un-ty. Tc prove practical ntffr.,vlites,address a :.^•e re event co'r::s[.sled <br /> below aro answer them as clearly as ocss:b'e. <br /> Since you are requesl:ng the code exoeo:lon, you have the burden of proving that the variance is Justified, <br /> '^e.r,'ormai o^t^e L:r receives s'at is used i^deter-'r'r;a de-tel o-accrova'-e or^re-dation. if you'ieave <br /> somet^inn cu: t .yti;l not be ccra'oered. <br /> Please Warm esc^C!!re:A'eive practice;difcu/ es criteria as :rey.e:ate tQ:'he request. if/hey CIC fol'apply <br /> a'me mite',in:ne space provided. <br /> 1. "The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning <br /> Chapter." <br /> RESPONSE: Lot is zoned for a single-family residence. <br /> 2. "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner." <br /> RESPONSE: The lot has extreme challenges due to the width of the lot(50 feet),the side yard setback(10 <br /> feet),street setback(30 feet)as well as the wetland setback(35 feet)and low topography. Most single- <br /> family residential lots have 50 to 60 feet building pad width to allow for adequate width to construct a <br /> single-family home. Landowner would simply like to tear down the 1920's home and rebuild a single-family <br /> home on the existing 20x30-foundation therefore a variance is warranted. <br /> 3. "The variance,if granted,will not alter the essential character of the locality." <br /> RESPONSE: The single-family home proposed will conform and enhance the neighborhood.Some of the <br /> homes in the area that are not on the lake,are similar sized and 40+years or older.The new home design <br /> has curb appeal and will enhance the neighborhood. <br /> 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property <br /> exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter." <br /> RESPONSE:This variance petition is not made for economic reasons. <br /> 5. "Practical difficulties include,but are not limited to,inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy <br /> systems.Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes, <br /> Section 1161.06,Subd. 2,when in harmony with this Chapter." <br /> RESPONSE: N/A RECEIVED <br /> Variance Application—January 2017 <br /> MAY 302017 <br /> CITY OF ORONO <br />