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