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- �1��T �'j Page 1 of 3 <br /> hlARDSHIP DOCUMENTATI4N FORM <br /> Ti�is form is a required submittal for ALL variance appJications. An appiication <br /> will not be considered cor��plete or placed o�i any meeisng ac�endas until this form is <br /> compiete and submifted to the City. <br /> Minnesota Stale Statue Section 394.27, Subdivision 7 requires that a hardship be <br /> demonsG�aied in order for a variance to be granfed. The hardshi� must be unique fo the <br /> property as var-iances run with the land and not tl�ie lat�d owner. Personal and economic <br /> sifuafions are not considered valid harrlships. (n order for an application to be heard by <br /> the Planning Commission and City Counci( a hardship t7avirig merit must be <br /> demonslrated. <br /> HOW DO 1 PROVE A HARDSHkP? <br /> This form has 12 points outlining the basis City staff uses to determine if a hardsl�ip <br /> exists and how the variance will affect the surrounding comrnunity. To prove a hardsr�ip, <br /> address all the reievant poinEs listed below and answer thern as clearly as possible. <br /> Since ynu are rer�uesting the code exception, you have the burden of proving that the <br /> variance is justlf(ed. The information the City receives is what is used in determining a <br /> denlal or approval r�commendation. If you leave something out it wiil not be considered. <br /> Please address each of these hardship criteria as they relate#o the request (some may <br /> not apply): <br /> 1. "The property (n qt�estian cannoi be ��ul to a reasonable use lf ��sed tander <br /> conditions allowed by fhe official contrals." <br /> The access to the�roQerty and the position of the e�isting home do not allo« <br /> ____ for a reasonable slructure that does not exceed the hard cover limits which is a hardship to us <br /> 2. "The pligf�t of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not <br /> created by the landowner." <br /> This p�erly was previously subdivided_(FST 1950's)into it's current configuration. <br /> The elon at� ed fla�shape with the long driveway sandwiched bet�veen 2]ots is <br /> unique to this property_and is a hardship to this property <br /> 3. "Tlie variance, if yranted, wiil not alter the essential character of tl��e localily.". <br /> If granted this variance�vould reduce exisCing hard cover and enhance the adjoining <br /> properties. � <br /> 4. "Economic consideralions alone shall nat constitute an undue hardship if <br /> reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Zoniny Chapier." <br /> The olan propr�sed create's a reasonable alternative lo complete removal of the <br /> existin�home and tocal rebuildin�even thou�h it is more coslly. <br /> � 7 ry �� �� � <br /> .� �._ �-=• :d � <br /> 1 i �� � � t..-'' <br /> . �'��`y ���e� ,r:�2 J � <br /> E . <br /> '�� `,:'1 ::.. � � a ��!� <br /> � ��-� L �:,.� �C:_,�"`� � - <br /> ,,�� �'� - <br />