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���� � Pagelof3 <br /> � HARDSHIP DOCUMENTATION FORM <br /> - This form is a required submittal for ALL variance applications. An application <br /> will not be considered complete or placed on any mee#ing agendas until this form is <br /> complete and submitted to the City. <br /> Minnesota State Statue Section 394.27, Subdivision 7 requires that a hardship be <br /> demonstrated in order for a variance to be granted. The hardship must be unique to the <br /> proper�y as variances run with the land and not the land owner. Personal and economic <br /> situations are not considered valid hardships. In order for an application to be heard by <br /> the Planning Commission and City Council a hardship having merit must be <br /> demonstrated, <br /> HOW DO t PROVE A HARDSHIP? <br /> This form has 12 points outlining the basis City staff uses to determine if a hardship <br /> exists and how the variance will affect the surrounding community. To prove a hardship, <br /> address all the relevant points listed below and answer them as clearly as possible. <br /> Since you are requesting the code exception, you have the burden of proving that the <br /> variance is justified. The information the City receives is what is used in determining a <br /> denial or approval recommendation. If you feave something out it will not be considered. <br /> Please address each of these hardship criteria as they relate to the request (some may <br /> not apply): <br /> 1, "The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under <br /> conditions allowed by the official controls." <br /> N/A <br /> 2. "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not <br /> created by the landowner." <br /> The owner bought the property last vear and has not made an of the <br /> existing improvements. � <br /> 3, "The variance, if granted, will not.alter the essential character of the locality." <br /> The garage will not alter the surroundinq area. <br /> 4. "Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if <br /> reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter." <br /> N/A � <br /> �'' � ; � ; �; <br /> ,f�_ �-. ` E I _, i�! <br /> , '' �-�-, ��� <br /> ,%� � � ._�..... <br />