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Page 1 of 3 HARDSHIP DOCUMENTATION FORM IT This form i« a roquirsd submittal for ALL varfancs ippllcattons. An application I will not be considered complete or placed on any meeting agendas until this form is I complete and submitted to the City. Minnesota State Statue Section 394.27, Subdivision 7 requires that a hardship be demonstrated in order for a variance to be granted. The hardship must be unique to the property as variances run with the land and not the land owner. Parsonal and economic sHuationa ara not considered valid hardships. In order for an application to be heard by the Planning Commission and City Council a hardship having merit must be demonstrated. HOW DO I PROVE A HARDSHIP? This form has 12 points outlining ths basis City staff uses to detsnmine if s hardship exists and how ths varlanoa win affect the surrounding community. To prove a hardship, address all the relevant points listed below and answer them as clearty as possible. Since you are requesting the code exception, you have the burden of proving that the variance la Justifiad. The information the City receives is what is used in determining a denial or approval rscommsrKiation. If you leave something out it will not be considered. Please address each of these hardship criteria as they relate to the request (some may not apply): 1. "Tha property In question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditlorts allowed by the official controls.” ^ . CM4^ 4 "The pflght of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner/ ^ , "The variance. If granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.* "Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for tha property exists under the terms of the Zoi.ing Chapter.” /V/A _______________________________________ 1. i Vo%j'U\ ^ili