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Practical Difficulties Statement: <br /> Should you feel the practical difficulties cannot fully be described in the above criteria, <br /> describe the practical difficulties preventing compliance with Zoning Ordinance <br /> requirements in the following lines (attach additional sheets if necessary): <br /> The property sits at the pinch point of Shadywood Road and the curvature of the lakeshore of Lake <br /> Minnetonka. See attached exhibit. Due to its location,the lot is one of the smallest in the vicinity,resulting <br /> in a reduced lot area. Because of this,it does not even meet the minimum lot size and width requirements. <br /> The homes to the north and south sit on substantially wider lots, thus alleviating much of their hardship. <br /> This lot does not have that same luxury. <br /> The proposed home incorporates needed functionality for the homeowner—indoor storage for cars, <br /> minimal garage space for lawn and snow removal equipment,and an elevator. <br /> Furthermore,the site plan includes sufficient hard surface for parking cars off the street,and turning <br /> around in the driveway,which is paramount to the safety of the homeowner and guests. Shadywood Road <br /> is a busy County Highway and the homeowner reasonably needs to have space to turn around in the <br /> driveway,in order to exit the driveway going forward.Not having this possibility would create unsafe <br /> conditions for the homeowner and guests, as well as other drivers.All of this means the driveway is a <br /> critical element of the property. <br /> The resulting home and hard surfaces exceed the allowable hardcover limit.The existing home and hard <br /> surface has a hardcover of 35.74%. Our proposed home and hard surface is less than that, and it addresses <br /> all the safety and functionality concerns aforementioned. <br /> RECEIVED <br /> SEP 2 0 2017 <br /> It3 9 7 CITY OF ORONO <br />