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PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM
LA19-000048
1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted bythe Zoning Chapter.
Response: yes
2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by thelandowner.
Response: The house at 2965 used to be a carriage house for our property and was split off several years
ago and a narrow strip of land was extended to the lake for access approximately 20' at the lake. They are
so far back from the lake next to the street that using the standard Average Setback procedures would not
allow us to build anything larger than a two stall garage.
3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.
Response: It would pull our porperty up in line with 2941 and 2975 instead of being set back and have abetter feel in regards to the neighbors. The current total hardcover on the lot is more than what we are
proposing at this time.
4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use forthe property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter.
Response: yes
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: yes
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: yes
7. The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling asa two-family dwelling.
Response: yes
8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to suchproperty or immediately adjoining property.
Response: House at 2965 is an anomaly that makes using the standard methods implactical
9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which saidland is located.
Response: yes
10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
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substantial property right of the applicant.
Response: yes
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: yes
12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but isnecessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty.
Response: Cannot construct a new home using current average setback rules due to the location of 2965