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. . . Page l of 3 � � <br /> � ' HARDSH(P DOCUME�NTAT(ON FORM � - <br /> - This form is a required submittal for ALL variance applications.�An application <br /> will not be considered complete or placed on any meeting agendas until this form is <br /> complete and submifted to the City. . <br /> Minnesota State Statutes Section 394.27, Subdivision 7 requires that a hardship be <br /> demonstrated in order for a variance to be granted. The harc�ship must.be unique to the . : <br /> property as variances run with the land and not the land owner. Personal and economic <br /> situations are not considered valid f�ardships. 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 l PROVE A HARDSHIP? <br /> This form has 12 points outlining the basis City sfaff uses to determine if a hardship <br /> exists and how the variance will afFect the surrounding community. To prove a hardship, : <br /> address alf the relevant points listed below and answer them as clearly as possible. . <br /> Since you are requesting the code excepfion, you have the buruen ai proving �5a<i�e � <br /> variance is justified. The information the City receives is what is used in determining a <br /> denial or approval recommendation. If you leave something out it will not be considered. <br /> Please address each of these hardship criteria a's they relate to the request (some may <br /> � not aPP�Y)� - <br /> 1. "The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under <br /> � � conditions allowed by the official controls." ` <br /> � _ No portion of the �existing house is outGide the 150'-0" �� <br /> setback. No addition gossible without variance. <br /> 2. °The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his properiy not <br /> creafed by the landowner." " _ <br /> Setback increased to 150'-0" after current house was <br /> constructed. This ordinance change made the house <br /> non-conforming_ � <br /> 3. "The variance, if granted,will not alfer the essential character of the locality." <br /> Homeowners' Association has approved addition. Existin� <br /> house is substantially closer to lake than proposed addition. <br /> 4. "Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue . ha�dship if <br /> . . reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter." <br /> � ThP house was constructed at its currpnt location with a <br /> City issued building permit in 1988, and in conformance � <br /> with ordinance in effect at the time. <br /> � " � '. � .� �•::� <br /> � � _ � � . . . , ...� ", ' � � �;r � � � � � . <br /> . . � . � . � � � - .:,.. , . . .._:. .. , ' __., �-+�,t.�' . . . . .. <br />