HomeMy WebLinkAboutLA20-000037 (2645 Casco Point Rd) Ex B Pract DiffPRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM
LA20-000037
1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the
Zoning Chapter.
Response: The owners purpose of the land will be their permanent residence and intentions to stay within the
city ordinances and zoning to protect the property and surrounding property. The requested variance will be to
extend the driveway straight out from the garage. This variance is proposing an extension of hardcover in the
driveway in order to be able to pull into their garage.
2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the
landowner.
Response: Because of the size and width of the lot, structural to hardcover ordinances, setback restrictions,
and location of neighbor's houses are all factors.
3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.
Response: The home design and amount of structure variance requested will be in line and will not alter the
essential character of the locality, the request is based on keeping the houses in line with the newer homes that
have been recently build 30 ft. from the street and 75 foot from the lake with with 7.5 ft from the neighbors on
either side. The structure to be built being slightly less than the required 20% structural limit.
4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the
property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter.
Response: N/A
5. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar
energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in
Minnesota Statutes, Section 116J.06, Subd. 2, when in harmony with this Chapter.
Response: N/A
6. The Board of Appeals 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.
Response: To the best of our knowledge this variance does not apply to "a variance that is not allowed under
this property in the zone where the affected persons land is located".
7. The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a
two-family dwelling.
Response: N/A
8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property
or immediately adjoining property.
Response: NA
9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said
land is located.
Response: N/A
10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right of the applicant.
Response: Yes, By extending the driveway (hardcover) will allow the owners to be able to utilize their driveway
and pull straight into their garage. Adding the permeable pavers and the current apron will add value with a
proper drainage and being able to pull cars into their garage and driveway rather than keeping them on the
road.
11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort,
morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code.
Response: The proposed variances will not impair any of the listed concerns contrary to the intent of the
zoning code. Hopefully this will improve the safety and moral value of the neighborhood with respect to not
having a vehicle parked outside driveway during the night time hours.
12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant but is
necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty.
Response: Yes-The granting of such variance will alleviate demonstrable difficulty of not being able to pull into
the driveway straight off of the road.