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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; however, there is no practical difficulty in complying with the required standing seam metal roof. 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 created by the owner purchasing a metal roof with exposed fasteners prior to obtaining a building permit. There are no unique circumstances to the property causing them to not be able to comply with the ordinance. 5. The variance shall not alter the essential character of the locality. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality which is a single family residential neighborhood with houses and garages. 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-1, Single Family Residential and single family detached homes and garages are permitted and accessory 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. Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends denial of the variance to allow for a metal roof with exposed fasteners at 7831 Lake Drive. ATTACHMENTS 1. Site Location and Aerial Map 2. Property Owner Letter, Photos & Roofing Material Specifications 3. Metal Roof with Exposed Fasteners vs Metal Roof with Standing Seam (Hidden Fastener) 3