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PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM
LA18-000098
1. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted bythe Zoning Chapter.
Response: Property owner proposes to build an accessory structure for storage of personal property
belonging to the owner. Property owner is not going the change the property use.
2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by thelandowner.
Response: Topography of property makes it difficult to access accessory building in rear yard and allow
reasonable accessibility. The rear yard, in particular the south east corner, has a tendency to be very wet
due to drainage.
3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.
Response: Proposed location is tucked behind the existing mature trees and the proposed building toadhere to the look and character of the primary residence will maintain the character of locality.
4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use forthe property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter.
Response: To build an accessory structure in the rear yard would entail significant changes in topographywhich would have the likelihood of adverse alterations in character and drainage of the said property andadjacent properties as well.
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: N/A
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: N/A ( No change in property use)
7. The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling asa two-family dwelling.
Response: N/A
8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to suchproperty or immediately adjoining property.
Response: Topography of property creates challenges and limits the feasible areas for building as accessory
structure.
9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which saidland is located.
Response: Topography / slope of the rear yard is much more dramatic than that of other properties in the
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neighborhood.
10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of asubstantial property right of the applicant.
Response: The proposed building will allow property owner to maintain the appearance and the property
beyond the level of other properties and will allow owners to achieve greater enjoyment of the property.
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: Property owner believes that granting the proposed variance will not in any way impair the
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: Property owner believes that granting this variance is necessary to alleviate the demonstrable
difficulty of topography in the rear yard.