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2. Practical Difficulties. The Applicant for a variance shall establish that there are practical <br />difficulties in complying with the provisions of the Arden Hills Zoning Regulations. The term <br />"Practical Difficulties" as used in the granting of a variance means: <br />a. Reasonable Use. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner <br />not permitted by the Zoning Ordinance. <br />According to the Applicant, the proposed principal structure and attached garage addition <br />would provide for residential living and storage space in line with the existing use of the <br />property as a single-family dwelling. The addition of these spaces on the property would <br />not be permitted by the Zoning Ordinance. <br />b. Unique Circumstances. The plight of the property owner is due to circumstances unique to <br />the property not created by the landowner. <br />According to the Applicant, the property is on a corner lot which was not a circumstance <br />created by the Applicant. Corner lots have a required 40 foot side yard setback which is <br />greater than the 10'/25' required for non -corner lots within the R-1 zoning district. On a <br />non -corner lot, the attached garage addition would conform with the R-1 requirements. <br />c. Character of Neighborhood. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character <br />of the neighborhood. <br />According to the Applicant, there would be no alteration to the character of the City or <br />neighborhood. The Subject Property with the proposed addition would remain a residential <br />single-family home and have the same look and feel as the existing Subject Property. <br />3. Economic Consideration. Economic consideration alone does not constitute a practical <br />difficulty. <br />The Applicant states that while the proposed project would increase the value of the home, <br />this has no bearing on the reason for the variance request. <br />4. Access to Sunlight. Inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems shall be <br />considered a practical difficulty. <br />A solar energy system is not proposed. <br />Additional Reviews <br />Building Official <br />The Building Official has reviewed the plans and has no additional comments at this time. A <br />Building Permit along with a complete plan set for review will be required prior to any construction <br />taking place. <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer <br />The Public Works Director/City Engineer has reviewed the plans and confirmed the proposed <br />addition is outside of the clear vision area. No additional comments at this time. <br />Page 6 of 8 <br />