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Practical Difficulties Documentation Form <br /> 3060 Northshore Dr., Orono <br /> 1 . "The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not <br /> permitted by the Zoning Chapter." The property owner proposes to use the <br /> property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Orono Zoning <br /> Ordinance (Lake Setback) with the construction of a new <br /> home in the existing footprint. The neighbors to the South will not be <br /> affected by the new construction. The neighbors to the North will be <br /> affected only by the average lakeshore setback and new screen porch on <br /> the residence. The neighbors to the North are at a higher elevation. <br /> 2. "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property <br /> not created by the landowner." The existing footprint of the house was Inside <br /> the 75 foot setback before the current owner and we Intend to keep the <br /> original footprint Inside the 75'setback Intact for the construction of a new <br /> single story home. <br /> 3. "The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." It <br /> appears that the essential character of the locality will not be altered with a <br /> one story walk out new home In the existing footprint. <br /> 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if <br /> reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter." <br /> Economic decisions have not been the only factor in this variance approval. <br /> 5. "Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct <br /> sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered <br /> construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 116J.06, Subd. 2, when in <br /> harmony with this Chapter." This condition in not applicable. <br /> 6. "The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a <br /> variance any use that is not allowed under this Chapter for property in the zone <br /> where the affected person's land is located." This condition in not applicable. <br /> 7. "The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary <br /> use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling." This condition In not <br /> applicable. <br /> 8. "The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are <br /> peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property." The topography of <br /> the lot is lower that both adjoining properties and the foundation is existing <br /> and intended to be used for the new construction. <br /> RECEIVED <br /> 3 AUG 232017 <br /> CITY OF ORONO <br />