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1473 ES&y Ridgg, !load HARDSHIP DOCUMENTATION FORM PC Exhibit B This form Is a required submittal for ALL variance applications. An application will not be considered complete or placed on any meeting agendas until this form is complete and submitted to the City. Minnesota State Statutes Section 462,357, Subdivision 6(2) 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 landowner. Personal and economic situations are 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 t PROVE A HARDSHIP? This form has 12 points outlining the basis City staff uses to determine if a hardship exists and how the variance will affect the surrounding community. To prove a hardship, address all the relevant points listed below and answer them as clearly 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 considered. Please address each of these hardship criteria as they relate to the request, if they do not aMly, write N/A in the space provdded: 1. "The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls." See Hardship Statement on next page. 2. "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. - This roof problem was created by the original builder/land owner in 1960 and the 1960 house was built in accord nce with setback requirements in place at the time. 3. "7 h< 4,,irianc;e, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." . This change will in no way alter the character of the locality. ` 4. "Economlc considerations alone shall not constitute an yr t, ue hardship if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter." To the contrary, we are spending money to correct a design flaw. S. "Undue hardship also includes, but is not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 116.1.06, Subd. 2, when in harmony with this Chapter." Not applicable 6. "The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected persoWs land is located." T Our single family home is the approved use in this zone. RECEIVED -17 AP' P11 i [ OR