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Page 11 of 14 c. Character of Neighborhood. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. The Applicant states that the new house location is the best approach to protect the public right-of-way, ensure traffic safety, and respect the neighborhood design. It is stated that the proposed design is in keeping with a typical single-family home in the area especially to lakeshore properties and will drastically enhance the lakeshore view. 3. Economic Consideration. Economic consideration alone does not constitute a practical difficulty. The Applicant states that the variance request is not driven by economic considerations but has more to do with building a lakeshore home for raising a family, which includes space for storage and safe access to the house. 4. Access to Sunlight. Inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems shall be considered a practical difficulty. A solar energy system is not proposed. Additional Review Building Official The Building Official has reviewed the plans and has no additional comments at this time. A Demolition Permit and Building Permit will be required prior to any demolition or construction activity taking place. Public Works Director/City Engineer The Public Works Director/City Engineer has reviewed the plans and has no additional comments at this time. Public Works permits will be required prior to any land disturbance, utility, or right- of-way work. These permit requirements have been included in the drafted conditions of approval. Ramsey County Public Works The Ramsey County Public Works Department has reviewed the plans and has provided comments related to traffic and permitting, noting a request to review a Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) plan once available and that new access and excavation permits will be required. There may be additional permits for water and sanitary services, future connections to the Right-of-Way, and relocations or reconnections of other utilities. The drafted conditions of approval include references for the Applicant to attain the appropriate Ramsey County permits for the proposed construction. Rice Creek Watershed District The Rice Creek Watershed District has reviewed the plans and has commented that the proposed construction will require a RCWD permit for floodplain alteration and erosion and sediment control. RCWD permit requirements are noted in the drafted conditions of approval. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources