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11.In A s!B^ coniniunity, city officials hiivc the experience, conipetcncs, <br />and capacity to measure the impact of a permit on property values and <br />to weigh and assess similar issues without relying on expert wimesscs <br />to determine whether or not the use is in harmony with the general <br />purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan. <br />Whitp Bear Parking and Storage. Inc, v. Citv of White Bear Lake. 324 <br />m mm w ^ ^ ^ M ^ 1 AO^\N.W.2d 174 (Minn. 1982). <br />12.As to conflicting expert evidence on an issue, the coun is not to weigh <br />the evidence. The court should review the record to determine whether <br />there was legal evidence to suppon the zoning authority’s decision. <br />Barton Contracting. Inc, v. Citv of Afton . 268 N.W.2d 712 (Minn. <br />1978). <br />XL CONCLUSION <br />Land law and the procedures which should be followed to persuade the <br />government to ^prove the developer’s or conversely to justify a denial of an <br />application (or convince the Court to sustain your position) have become very <br />complex. If you hire experienced experts at the beginning of the application process <br />and create the appropriate record, your chances of success will be improved <br />dramatically and your overall cost in time and money should be less. <br />0ISn20777664/SM Page 102 <br />1