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EXHIBIT B Page i of3 HARDSHIP DOCUMENTATION FORM This form It a requirtd submittal for ALL variance applicabons. An app' eaten will not be considered complete or placed on any mcctng agendas until this form is complete and submitted to the C>ty. Minnesota State Statue Secton 394 27, Subdivision 7 requres that a hardsh.p be demonstrated in order for a variance to be granted. The hardship must be unique to ine property as variances run with the land and not the land owner Personal and econc.r c situations are not considered valid hardships In order fer an application to be heard by the Planning Commission and City Counc'l a hardship havrg ment must bu demonstrated. HOW DO I PROVE A HARDSHIP? This form ha<: 12 points outlining the basis C<ty staff uses to detennine rf a hardsh.p exists and how the variance will affect the surrounding community To prove a hardsh.p address all the relevant points listed below and answer them as dearly as possible Since you are requesting the code exception, you have the burden of proving that the variance Is justified. The information the City receives is what is used in determining a denial or approval recommendation. If you leave something out it will not be cons dered Please address each of these hardship criteria as they relate to the request (some may not apply): 1 *The property m question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls * 2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to h.s property not created by the landovmer.* 'kiajl /TYiti/ ! -J-^4'L l -w^i ^ /*a 7 t~,'rLA. * * T- ^ i ____ 3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the iocuiihy * >-1 rr? 4. 'Economic considerations a ‘one shatl not constitute an undue hardship if n^sonablo use far the property exists under the te ms of the Zoning Chapter.* Ill-i 116/IU A IIM iiitt>mi»OM&lC <0 llia-eDl4