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� PC Exhibit B <br /> , � <br /> ,� ' : <br /> HARDSHIP DOCUMENTATION FORM � � <br /> �,�s This form is a required submittal for ALL variance appfications. 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 /> �' <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 the 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 burden of proving that the variance is justified. <br /> The information the City ceceives 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 property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official <br /> controls." � <br /> � <br /> � <br /> 2. "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created y the landowner." . <br /> 3. "The varian e, if gran ed, will no alter the�.s ential haracter of e locality." <br /> a. wu 1 S � <br /> a � �--� <br /> �� ations atone shal� not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for the prope,rty/1 <br /> 4. Economic consider <br /> exists er the ter of the Zoning Chapter." � � l <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 /> 6. "The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is not <br /> permitted under t�s�Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located." <br /> J�'' <br /> Last Updated: 5/21/2009 <br /> � � <br /> - 10 - <br /> i <br /> � <br /> i <br />