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size and width in comparison to other riparian lots along Lake Drive in the surrounding area. 2. The variance shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan. Per the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 3, Land Use: Goal 7: Sustain Lino Lakes' natural resources which make it a desirable place to live. A policy is to protect and preserve the natural resources of the City. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. 6966 Lake Drive is 4.00 acres and 6970 Lake Drive is 3.75 acres. Both lots are larger and more conforming in size and width in comparison to other riparian lots along Lake Drive in the surrounding area. Both lots are over 800 ft deep providing separation from the lake and development which will help protect the natural resource. A Shoreline Buffer Declaration shall be required that will further protect the natural resource. 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. There are practical difficulties in complying with the ordinance. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner by selling the lot for the potential future development of a single family house. 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 are due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner. Both lots are larger and more conforming in size and width in comparison to other riparian lots along Lake Drive in the surrounding area. 5. The variance shall not alter the essential character of the locality. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality which are a single family homes on substandard, unsewered, nonconforming lots. 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 allows for the construction of a single family detached dwelling.