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PC Exhibit B <br /> PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br /> This form is a required submittal for ALL variance applications. An application will not be considered <br /> complete or placed on any meeting agendas until this form is comptete and submitted to the City. <br /> Minnesota State Statute5 Sec�ion 462.357, Subdlvislon 6(2} requires that practical difficulties be demonstrated in <br /> order for a variance to be granted. The difficulties must be unique to the property as varianoes run with the land <br /> and not the land owner. Personal end economlc sltuatlons are not consJdered valid prscdcal d!H'Iculties. In order <br /> for an application fio be heard by the Planning Commission and City Council prectical difflcuitles having meri#must <br /> be demonstrated. <br /> HOW DO I PROVE A pRACTICAL DIFFICULTY? <br /> This form hss 12 poiMs outfining the basis City staff uses to determine if practicai dlffiarlties exist and how the <br /> variance w�ll af#ect the surr�unding community. To prove practical difficulties, eddr+ess all the relevant points <br /> listed bebw and answer them as dearfy as possible. <br /> Since you ar+e requesting the wde exception, you have the burd�n of proving that the va�iance is justlfled. <br /> The ir�formation the City recelves Is what is used in determining a denial or approval recommendation. If you <br /> leave something ou#it will not be considered. <br /> Please add�ss each of the twelve practical diffrculfies criferra as they relate to ihe request, if they do nof apply, <br /> wrlte N/A in the spece provlded: <br /> 1. "The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not perm(tted by the Zon9ng <br /> C apter." <br /> t h•. no+ o .. 1 + wt f�i•� �-k� laa�covcr re�Ki.tn.�•.�r <br /> �r�a __Ci'Y 7 (it irlevl�Ar Na.ratAW.r �"O �,1��n1� f�r w r�Pa.a ! <br /> 2. "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his pro�erty not created by the landowner." <br /> Tht�r i r te rr��♦ � hw+►v /�aose s e�•� �'�.fca «'.�' f�.�vt S�eto1 4ls w r <br /> � <br /> 4awRs_� Gtastr �i,n �.1�e. rs.a� �l.ha+� �H►t L.til�s_ <br /> 3. "The var(ance, If granted,will not alter the essen�gl character of the localfty.° <br /> r 771�a ' b n cce�� 'f�t e�ar` <br /> l�e �se s en [aece aJa7f c} � `r' f�i.�r�� :w�Fn �l�b�r1� C...�r�4'•�wet <br /> 4, "Eoonomlc oonsiderations alone do not constltute practical dlfficultles If reasonable use for the property ex�sts <br /> unde���erms of the Zoning Chapter.� <br /> 5. "Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy <br /> systems. Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes, <br /> Secti��16J.08, Subd. 2,when 9n harmony with thls Chapter_" <br /> �I! <br /> 6. "The Board of Appeais and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as 8 variance any use that is not <br /> allowed under this Chapter for property In the zone where the affected person's land is located.° <br /> ���.,��e r� �.►t s w�i��•� ,�,k���s �c R.r td��a <br /> t��cEiv�� <br /> ��r c�u�rae: ,�►,,,�ry 20�5 AUG 1 � 2015 <br /> Page i 6 <br /> cmr o�o���o � �j ? 7� <br />