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The variance request is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The subject site is <br />guided for low density residential development and the proposed residential development <br />is consistent in regards to land use and density. <br />3. There shall be practical difficulties in complying with the ordinance. "Practical <br />difficulties," as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that the <br />property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the <br />ordinance. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. <br />Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight <br />for solar energy systems. <br />There are practical difficulties in accessing CSAH 34 (Birch Street) due to existing <br />wetlands, stormwater ponds and open ditch and access spacing guidelines per Anoka <br />County Highway Department and CSAH 34 Corridor Study. The subject property also <br />has limited right-of-way abutting CSAH 34. <br />The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner. The subject <br />site is guided for low density residential development and the proposed residential <br />development is consistent in regards to land use and density. <br />4. The plight of the landowner shall be due to circumstances unique to the property not <br />created by the landowner. <br />The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property and was not <br />created by the landowner. The developer is proposing to purchase an existing lot of <br />record platted in 2004. <br />5. The variance shall not alter the essential character of the locality. <br />The variance shall not alter the essential character of the locality. The adjacent <br />properties are residential subdivisions and the Rice Lake Elementary School. <br />6. A variance shall not be granted for any use that is not allowed under the ordinance for <br />property in the zoning district where the subject site is located. <br />Single family detached homes are allowed as Permitted Uses in the R-1, Single Family <br />Residential District. <br />7. In accordance with MN Stat. 462.357, Subp. 6, variances shall be granted for earth <br />sheltered construction as defined in MN Stat. 216C.06, Subd. 14, when in harmony with <br />the zoning ordinance. <br />Not applicable. <br />17 <br />