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PC Exhibit B <br /> �'R�CTIC�L Di�F�iCULi'I�tS DOCiJ�11ci�TATIOi� FQRM <br /> �:�-�. ��..�� <br /> 7hls form Is a required submtttal far ALL variance applications. An appJication wlll not be considered <br /> complete or placed an any meeting agendas until this fort�n is complete and submitted to the City. <br /> - ��� , —.--------� <br /> Minnesota State Statutes Sedion 462.357, Subdivision 6(2} requires that practical difficulties be demonstrated ln <br /> orcler for a variance to be granted. The d'rfficulties must be unique to the property as variances run with the land <br /> and not the land owner. Personal and economic situations a�not considered valid practica/difficW6es. [n order <br /> far an application to be heard by the Planning Commission and City Council practica!difficulties heving msrit must <br /> be tiemonstrated. <br /> HOW DO I PROVE A PRACTICAL DIFFICULTY? <br /> This form has 12 points outtining the bssis City staff uses to determine if practical difficulties exist and how the <br /> variance will afFect the surrounding community. To prove practical difficufGes�address all the r�elevant points listed <br /> below and answer them as clearly as possible. <br /> Since you are requesting the code exc�ptlon, you have the burden of proving that the vartance is justified. <br /> The information the City receives is what is usecl in determining a denial or approval recommendation. If you leave <br /> something aut it will not be considsred. <br /> Please addr�ss each of fhe twe/ve p�ac�iccef d"�ff`icul�es cr�ter�a as they►�Iate to the�equest, if they do nof apply, <br /> wrii�e N!A!n the space pr�vided: <br /> 1. "The property owner roposes to use the praper#y in a reasonable mar�ner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter." <br /> . � <br /> 2. "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his�roperty not created by the landowner." <br /> k <br /> ,�` ` :-„� !,� � ,d � ���� <br /> 3. 'The variance, if granted,will not a!#er the essential character of the[ocality.° <br /> 4. "Economic c�nsiderations alone do not constitute practical difficulttes if reasonable use for the property exists <br /> under the terms of the Zoning Chapter.° <br /> 5. "Pract�ca! difficulties include, but are not firnited to, inadequate access to direck sunlight for solar energy <br /> systems. Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered constr�actEon as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section <br /> 116J.06,Subd. 2, when in harmony w'h this Chapter.° <br /> 6. "The Board of Appea(s and Adjustments or the Cauncil may not permit as a�rariance any use that is not allowed <br /> under this Chapter for prope in Me zone where the affected person's iand is focated." <br /> � <br /> ' ��c�ivE� <br /> Variance Appl�cadon-January 2016 ��4 JAN � Q Z 0 I 6 <br /> � � � a � .,L ��o�oRONo <br />