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� PRACTlCAL DlFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br /> This form is a required submittal for ALL variance applications. An application will not be considered <br /> complete or placed an any meeting agendas urrti!this form is complete and submitted to the City. <br /> Minnesota State Statutes Section 462.357, Subdivision 8(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 variances run with the land <br /> artd not the land ornrner. Persopa!and economic situations.arts not conside�ed v�lid prectical d�7ficulfies. In.order <br /> for an application ta be heard by the Planning Commission and C'ity Councj!practical difficulties havir�g merit must <br /> be demonstrated. <br /> HOW DO!PROVE A PRACTICA�DIFFICULTY? <br /> 7'his form has 12 points outlining the basis City staff uses fo deteRrii:ne if practical diff'�ult+es exist and hovu the <br /> vari�nce wiil affeet the surrounding community. To prove�practical difficulties, address all tlie relevant points <br /> listed below and answer them as clearty as possibte. . . � <br /> Since you are requesting the code exception, you have the burden of proving that the var(ance is justffied. <br /> The information #he City �eceives is.what is used in determining a denial or.approvai recommendation. :If you <br /> laave something out it wil!not be,considered. ` ' " " ,' � . � <br /> Please addness each of the twelve prectica/difficulties criteria as they►�lete fo the reyt�esf, if they do not apply, <br /> write N/A in the space provided: <br /> 1. 'The property ovv�er proposes to use the property in a �reasonable manner not permitted b� the Zoning /' <br /> Cha ter." . . . . r <br /> �" 6Z.' / C.�uJ �t/ CG <br /> L <br /> 2. °Th ligh���he landowner�due to circumstances unique�his prop��Ut created by the larxiowner." � <br /> /� <br /> C / <br /> lyi'.s�o�/�r/E2°. <br /> 3. "The variance, if granted, will not after the essential character of the locality." <br /> D C�' <br /> d �tJ' �✓/GG <br /> 4. "Economic consideratipns alone do not constitute practicaf difficulties if reasonable use ior the property exists <br /> u�der the terms of the Zoning Chapter.' <br /> i�/`��if� C' �'b .�f/dr'..$/.f�f�i4�i�T J.v T.'� .t�E. ; �T <br /> 4 <br /> 5. 'Practical difF�culties include, but are nat limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy <br /> systems. Variances shafl be granted for earth sheltered consiruction as defined in Minnesota Statutes, <br /> Sectioq 1a�J.06, Subd. 2,when in harmony with this Chapter." <br /> /(F/ <br /> 6. 'The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is not <br /> allow d under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's and � located." <br /> E .�t.� . / <br /> r �J � A.�J GY <br /> 4 <br /> R�C.EIV�� <br /> Packet Last Updated.• January 2015 <br /> Page16 ltl�+ ' '� +�01� <br /> ►�u � � � <br /> C�Y OF OitONC9 � � <br />