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3) That the proposed variance includes the following components: a) That the front yard setback for a single-family dwelling on the lot identified as "Parcel B" on the survey for the subdivision of the Property be 30 feet instead of 50 feet, thus requiring approval of a 20-foot front yard setback. 4) 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 an official control: With respect to the proposed variance, strict enforcement of the City's zoning requirements will cause practical difficulties because the Applicant is proposing to use the Property in a reasonable manner (single family residence). The request to abide by the Rural Single Family zoning district setback of 30 feet is a reasonable request given that this is the applicable standard for the Property's zoning district when Shoreland District regulations do not apply. Furthermore, the Property is located within the vicinity of Lake Elmo. By putting the building pad for the home closer to Lake Elmo Avenue, it allows for the stormwater runofffrom the home to drain into Lake Elmo Avenue's storm sewer instead of into the lake. This is more desirable to maintain the lake's water quality. 5) Unique Circumstances the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances not created by the landowner: The Applicant did not create the current size of the Property, so the Applicant did not create the problem. 6) Character of Locality the proposed variance will not alter the essential character of the locality in which the property in question is located: The proposed variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. Several of the homes in the neighborhood are set back closer to 30 feet from Lake Elmo Avenue than 50 feet. 7) Adjacent Properties and Traffic the proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to properties adjacent to the property in question or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets or substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood: The proposed variance will only allow for a single-family home to be constructed on the Property. The home will not impair an adequate supply of light and air given that it will be a similar structure to other single-family homes in the area with respect to height and will not block light or air. It will also not increase the congestion of the public street as it LA515-1-74511 1 A