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( PC Exh ibit B HARDSHIP DO C UM E NTATION FORM This form is a required submittal for ALL variance applications. An application will not be considered complete or placed on any meeting agendas until th is form is complete and submitted to the City. Minnesota State Statutes Section 462 .357 , Subdivision 6(2) requires that a hardsh ip 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 land owner. Personal and economic situations are not considered valid hardships . In order for an application to be heard by the Planning Commission and City Counc il a hardship having merit must be demonstrated . HOW DO I PROVE A HARDSHIP? This form has 12 points outl ining the basis City staff uses to determine if a hardship exists and how the variance will affect the surround ing 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 apply, write NIA in the space provided: 1. 2. 3. 4. "Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for the property exists under the }E;)ms of the Zanin Chapter." ·. , r , IJAJl)fi. evA. · 5 . "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 116J.06 , Subd . 2, when in harmony with this Chapte r." 6. 1•, .•• , " '.. i -15 -#3516 RIECE~VED JUN 22 2011 CITY OF ORONO