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2. The variance shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan. <br /> The variance request is consistent with the comprehensive plan. Per the Comprehensive <br /> Plan, the property is guided for Low Density Residential land use. A single family <br /> dwelling and detached garage exist on the parcel which is consistent with the land use <br /> guidance. <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 /> The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner. The <br /> construction of a metal roof with exposed fasteners on a single family dwelling and <br /> detached garage are reasonable uses. A practical difficulty and economic burden would <br /> exist if the property owner were required to replace the roof. <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 was created by the owner installing a metal roof with <br /> exposed fasteners without a building permit. The property owner was not aware a <br /> building permit was required since he was doing the work himself. <br /> 5. The variance shall not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality which is a single family <br /> residential neighborhood with houses and garages. <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 /> The variance will not be granted for any use that is not allowed under the ordinance for <br /> property in the zoning district. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential and <br /> single family detached homes and garages with metal roofs are permitted and accessory <br /> uses. <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 /> 2 <br />