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HARDSHIP DOCUMENTATION FORM Page I of 3 j This form is a required submittal for ALL variance applications. An appiical sn w'il not be considered complete or placed on any rreetrg agendas unti! this fo'n ,s complete and submitted to the City Minnesota State Statue Sect on 334 27. Sucd vis on ~ requires that a hardshp oe demonstrated in order for a variance to be granted The hardship must be un que to the property as variances run with the land and not the land cw.ner. Personal and eccncm,c situations are not considered va^id hardshias. In order for an app’ication to be hea^d by the Planning Commission and City Council a ha-cship having merit m.ust be demonstrated HOW DO I PROVE A HARDSHIP? This form has 12 points outlining the basts C'ty staff uses to determine if a hardshp exists and how the variance will affect the surround.ng cemmunity. To prove a hardship, address all the relevant pomts listed belov/ and answer them as e’eariy as possib'e Since you are request ng the code exception, you have the burden of proving that the variance is justified. Tne information the City rece ves s what s used m determi"in3 a denial or approval recommendation If you leave scmethiig cut it wiii not be conside'ed Please address each of these hardship criteria as they relate to the request (some nay not apply): 1. ‘The property in question canno* .:c um to a ‘■“’scnabie use if used under conditions allowed by the official contrcls " Alr.osc 75% of the property currently lies vlthtn the 0-75* setback area. "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to h;s propehy not created by the landowner ” Prapertv was purchased bv landcvncr In 1996 as it exists at present day - no changes have been nade since date of purchase to structure size or location. Therefore landowner did not create unique clrcu:nscanccs that exist with property. "The variance, if granted will not a'ter the essentia’ characte: of the loca'.ty," The essential character of the locality will not be altered If the variance lb granted. The essential character will in fact be enhan ced due to the removal of current p.round cover that exists on the proper ty. “Economic considerations alone shall not .onstitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for the property exists under the le.-ms of the Zoning Chapter." Econonic considerations are not a factor pertaining to the variante request._____________________ fr <• &*1J