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' � PC Exhibit B <br /> PRACTiCAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br /> This form is a required submittal for ALL variance applEcations. An application will not be considered <br /> corn�lete or placed on any meeting agendas u�til this form is complete and submitted to the City. <br /> Minnesota State Statutes Section 4fi2.357, Subdivision 6(2) requfres that practica[ difficutties be demonstrated in <br /> order for a variance to be granted. The difflculties must be unlque to the property as �ariances run with the land <br /> and nat the land owner. Personal and econamlc sTtuafions are nof consldered valyd prac6cal difffculfies. In order <br /> for an appEication to be heard by the Planning Commission and City Council practical difficulties having merit must <br /> be demonstrated. <br /> HOW DO I PROVE A PRACTICAL DIFFICULTY? <br /> 7his forrn has 12 points ou�ining the basls Clty staff uses to determine if practical difficulties exist and how the <br /> variance will affect the surrounding community. Ta pro�e practical difficutties, address all the relevan#points l[sted <br /> belaw and answer them as dearly as possib[e. <br /> Since you are requesting the cocie excep#ion, you have the burden of proving that the varlance Is justlfied. <br /> The information the City receives is what is used in determining a denial ar approval recommendation. If you leave <br /> something out it will not be considered. <br /> Please address each of the twelve prectical dJt�lculties criteria as fhey r�elate to the reguest, if they do nof apply, <br /> wrifs N/A In the space provlded: <br /> 1. "'i'he property owner praposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter.° <br /> 2. "The plight af the landowner Is due ta circumstances uniqus ta his property not created by the landowner.° <br /> v� � <br /> � <br /> 3. `The variance, if granted, wi11 not alter the essential character of the local' ." � <br /> �-� h c�c, en <br /> l.�.k:�.- owt�.-s <br /> 4. "Econu ic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use far the property exists <br /> under the terms of the Zoning Chapter." nt '� <br /> 5. "Practical difficulties include, but are not Eimited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy <br /> systems. Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes,Section <br /> 116J.06, Subd. 2,when in harmony with this Chapter." f <br /> '"�' <br /> 6. "The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is not aElowed <br /> under this Chapter for property in the zone where the ffecked pet�son's fand is lacated" <br /> _ r �-� <br /> RECE�VED <br /> Variencef�ppllcatlon—Jenuary2Qi6 ��AN � � 2016 <br /> �age4 3 8 4b � <br /> � '+ = C1TY OF ORONO <br /> � <br />