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• � � . , ��l r'���� <br /> ) <br /> , PC Exhibit B <br /> HARDSHIP DOCUMENTATION FORM <br /> This form is a required submittal for ALL variance applications. An application will not be considered <br /> complete or placed on any meeting agendas until this form is complete 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 situafions are not considered valid hardships. In order for an application to <br /> be heard by th� Planning Commission and City Council a hardship having merit must be demonstrated. <br /> HOW DO I PROVE A HARDSHIP? . <br /> This form has 12 points outlining the basis City staff uses to determine if a hardship exists 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 code exception, you have the 6urden 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 these hardship criteria as they relate to the request, if they do not apply, write N/A in the <br /> space provided: <br /> 1. "The pcoperty in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official <br /> controls." <br /> TRtiE. T►� tR�.F.v�.l� 5hA(�E a� ZNE LaT REQu �2ES (� Lon�U �t21vEu,J��{. . <br /> 2. "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner." <br /> TRV��: THE. Ld� �S �N �RRE��.\n R S�n f�(�E. <br /> 3. "The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." <br /> TRUE . THE 17F2�vEwA 4' C�226���`� F u i S+< AND �5 N� ���aV (� 1Mppt FtE� , <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 /> �'►�E Lo+ CaW n�c�} 3£ 3�.t I�1 oN U�v1ESS �'�E V R�1 �A+CE �2E <br /> -C�Rf�r..TED . <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 /> n� IA � . <br /> 6. "The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is not <br /> permitte under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located." <br /> N �(� <br /> R�C�B��� <br /> � DEC � 6 Z008 <br /> ��� -��- ���Y d�� �����10 <br />