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, PC Exhlbit B <br /> PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES D4CUMENTATI4N FORM <br /> This form is a required submittai for ALL variance applications, An appiication will not be considered <br /> complete or placed on any meeting agendas un#ii this form is comp{ete and submitted to#he City. <br /> Minnesota State Statutes Sec#ion 462.357, Subdivision 6(2) requires #hat practical cfifficuities be demonstrated in <br /> order for a variance io be granted. The dif�iculties must be unique to the property as variances run with the land <br /> and not the land owner. Persona!and ecanomic sit�ations are nor considered valid practica!difficulties_ In order <br /> for an applica#ion to be heard by the P(anning Commission and City Council practical di�Fcuiiies having merit must <br /> be demonstrated. <br /> H�W DO 1 PROVE A PRACTtCAL DIFFICULTY? <br /> This form has 12 points outlining the basis City staff uses to de#ermine if practical diffrculties exist and how the <br /> variance will affect the surroundir�g community. To prove practical diificulties, address all #he relevant points <br /> ±isted helaw and answer them as cfear)y as possible. <br /> Since you are requesting the code exception, yau have the burden of praving that the vaziance is justified. <br /> The information #he Gity reoeives is what is used in determining a denia! or ap�oval recommendafion. lf you <br /> leave something out it wiil not be oonsidered. <br /> Please address each of fhe fwelve pracfical d�cultfes criteria as they relate to the request, if they do not apply, <br /> wnte N/A in tJte space provided: <br /> 1. "The property owner proposes to use the property irt a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning <br /> Chapter." <br /> Owner desires to demo existing home and replace with new residence <br /> 2. "The plight of the landowner fs due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner_" <br /> Pr has been la ince before 19G4 current structur as built <br /> 3_ "The variance,if granted,will not aiter the essential character of the bcaiity_" <br /> once existin non-conformin home is removed curre�t zonin side- ard setback will be conformin <br /> Un er current zonin istrici lot area an ot width no home cou e constructe <br /> 4. "Economic consideratfons alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the pr�perty exists <br /> under the terms of the Zanin�Chapter." <br /> Under current zonin district fot area and lot width no home could be constructed <br /> 5. "Practicai di�culties include, but are not timited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for sofar energy <br /> systems. Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered constnrction as defined 1n Minnesota Statutes, <br /> Section 116J.06, Subd.2,when in harmony with this Chapter_" <br /> Under in di ' ea and 1 ome co 1 ct <br /> 6_ 'The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Counal may not permit as a variance any use that is not <br /> af}owed under this Chapter for property in the Zone where the affected person's land is located_" <br /> The current zonin district allows residential use but the lot area and lot width is non-confonmin <br /> RECElVED <br /> Packet Lest Updated: January 2015 <br /> Page i6 Ano � � �n�� <br /> ArR U <br /> C17Y OF ORONQ � 3 � � � <br />