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PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM
LA19-000095
1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted bythe Zoning Chapter.
Response: The property will fit in with the character of the neighborhood.
2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by thelandowner.
Response: The plight of the homeowner is unique because the neighboring house is setback much deeper
than most of the homes in the neighborhood.
3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.
Response: The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. It will fit in with theexisting homes.
4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use forthe property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter.
Response: This application is to insure the new home fits the character of the neighborhood.
5. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight forsolar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined inMinnesota Statutes, Section 116J.06, Subd. 2, when in harmony with this Chapter.
Response: NA
6. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any usethat is not allowed under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's landis located.
Response: NA
7. The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling asa two-family dwelling.
Response: NA
8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to suchproperty or immediately adjoining property.
Response: The property adjoining this property has a home that is set back further than most homes in theneighborhood.
9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which saidland is located.
Response: Most home are located in the area share the same general setback.
10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of asubstantial property right of the applicant.
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Response: The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantialproperty right of the applicant.
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 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.
12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but isnecessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty.
Response: The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is
necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. If approved, the home will be located with approx. the samesetback as most homes in the area.