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2 The general purpose and intent of the R, Rural ordinance is to aid in guiding development toward fulfillment of the Comprehensive Plan. The variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance by eliminating an unbuildable outlot and combining 3 parcels with existing rurally zoned parcels. 2. The variance shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan. Per the Comprehensive Plan, the property is guided for Low Density Residential land use. The variance request is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The newly created parcels will remain rurally zoned and allow for the construction of single family detached dwelling on the vacant parcel. 3. There shall be practical difficulties in complying with the ordinance. “Practical difficulties,” as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the ordinance. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner by eliminating an unbuildable outlot and creating 1 buildable rural lot for the purpose of constructing 1 single family home. 4. The plight of the landowner shall be due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner. The plight of the landowner was not created by the landowner. Outlot A, Lino Air Park North was platted in 1977 by another property owner. 5. The variance shall not alter the essential character of the locality. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. The surrounding area is a rural residential neighborhood. 6. A variance shall not be granted for any use that is not allowed under the ordinance for property in the zoning district where the subject site is located. The variance will not be granted for any use that is not allowed under the ordinance for property in the zoning district. The property is zoned R, Rural and single family detached dwellings are permitted uses. 7. In accordance with MN Stat. 462.357, Subp. 6, variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in MN Stat. 216C.06, Subd. 14, when in harmony with the zoning ordinance.