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r Page 1 of 3 HARDSHIP DOCUMENTATION FORM This form is a required submittal for ALL variance applications. An application wilt not be considered complete or placed on any meeting agendas until this form is complete and submitted to the City. '1 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 no* the land owner. Personat and economic situations arc not considered vatid hardships In order for an application to be heard by the Planning Commission and City Counal a hardship having mer t must be demonstrated. HOW DO I PROVE A HARDSHIP? This form has 12 points outlining the basis City staff uses to determine if a hardship exists ar>d how the variance will affect the surrounding community. To prove a hardship, address all tho relevant pants listed below and answer them as clearly as possib ’e Since you arc 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 someth r.g out it will not be considered Please address each of these hardship enteria as they relate to the request (some may not apply): 1. "The properly In question cannot be put to a reasonable use if ucod under conditions allowed by the official controls * fvJn __ •Tho plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner " ro C cl’ •The variance, if granted, will not atter the essentia! character of the locality." s-m-i IM *T>\r Lor.^rno ,j g»>-AuVra ~TVt^ v>J«v •Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter •eaMOi r ■ . . /fV, «<! •h«- -'Tk ir A. , *A . V •rj f 'i-i- I