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� � 'PC Exhibr{' REC�IVED <br /> �-. 6 <br /> . APR 1 8 2008 <br /> HARDSHIP DOCU1111ENTATION FORM CITY OF ORO�10 <br /> � <br /> This form is a required submittal for ALL variance applications. An applicatian will not be considered <br /> complete or placed on any meeting agendas until this form is eomplete and submitted to the City. <br /> Minnesota State Statutes Section 394.27, Subdivision 7 requires that a hardship be demonstrated in order for a <br /> variance to be granted. The hardship must be unique to the property as variances run with the land and not the <br /> land owner. Personal and economic situations are not consitlered valid hardships. In order for an application to <br /> be heard by the Planning Commission and City Council a hardship having merit must be demonstrated. <br /> HOW DO l PROVE A HARDSHIP? <br /> This form has 12 points outlining the basis City staff uses to determine if a hardship �xists and how the variance <br /> will affect the surrounding community. To prove a hardship, address all the relevant points listed below and <br /> answer them as clearly as possible. <br /> Since you are requesting the cade exception, you have the bu�den of proving that the variance is justified. <br /> The information the City receives is what is used in determining a denial or approval recommendation. If you <br /> leave something out it will not be considered. <br /> Please address each of fhese har�iship criteria as they relate to the request, if they do not apply, write N/A in fhe <br /> space provided: � <br /> 1. "The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official <br /> controls." <br /> � .� °�r� � � � - �� � - . 2Di�� Ga <br /> , <br /> 2. "T.he plight of the landowner is due to circums ances unique to his property not crea�d by the landowner." <br /> � �ixL <br /> - � ' r ��� <br /> i;��� ,M.�S $ S��f-drYtt�n�'1'�C�v�d� �GI,�d � Q� D+/r�� � . ,� �t��w ~ <br /> 3. " he variance,if gran ed,will not alter the sentiaF char cter o the locali . ./. �U, <br /> V. �,� - . � l�Cl'il�1CLf1Ce !/�P Ue � <br /> . �• .S tG <br /> 4. "Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for the property <br /> exists under the terms of the Zoning Chapter." <br /> �0 <br /> 5. "Undue hardship also includes, but is 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 /> Section 116J.06, Subd.2,when in harmony with this Chapter.° <br /> �1� <br /> 6. "The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is not <br /> pe�m�tted under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located." <br /> �'t <br /> �.� � � - 17- <br /> � <br /> � <br />