11-20-2017 Planning Commission Packet

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PC Exhibit B #17-3980 Practical Difficulties Responses 1. "The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter" The property is a single family residence, use of the property will not change from it's current form 2. "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his/her property not created by the landowner" The current location of the property is on Big Island, and the contour of the land is such that any other appropriate spot for the ancillary structure would then become more visible from the lake, which we are trying to avoid. The goal is to minimize the visual impact of the ancillary structure from the lake, thus making the island more rustic as is the current status. 3. "The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality" If granted the variance will enhance the character of the property. The more collected the structures are the more rustic the island remains. 4. "Economic consideration alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use of the property existing under the terms of the Zoning Chapter" There is no financial gain by this request. Financial concerns do not have any impact on this request. It is solely for environmental and safety reasons. 5. "Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variance shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 116J.06 Subd. 2, when in harmony with this Chapter. No applicable 6. "The Board of Appleals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is not allowed under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located" The property will be used as directed if this variance is granted