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PC Exhibit E <br /> PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br /> This form is a required submlttal for ALL variance applica#fons. An application will not be considered <br /> complete or plaoed on any meeting agendas u�ai this form is complete and submEtted to the City. <br /> Minnesota State Statutes Section 462.357, Subdivision B(2) requires that practical difficul�es bs ciemonstrated in <br /> order for a variancs to be grar�ted. The difficulties rnust be unique to the property es variartces run with the land <br /> and nat the iand ovmer. Personal arrd economic sifuations are not conslder�ed vslid pracflcs/d�curties. In order <br /> for an applicabon to be heard by the Planning Comm9ssion and City Council practical difficulties having merit must <br /> be demonsirated. <br /> HOW DO I PROVE A PRACTICAL DIFFICULTY? <br /> This form has 12 points ouUining the basls Clry staff uses to determine fF prectical difficuitles exist and how the <br /> varlance will affect ths surroundfng c�ommunity. To prove prac�cal difflculUes, eddress all the relevant points listed <br /> below and answer them as cleariy as possible. <br /> SEnce you are requesting the code exception, you have the burden of proving that the variance Is)ustified. <br /> The information the City receives is what is used In determining a denial or approval recommendetion. If you leeve <br /> something out lt will not be consldered. <br /> P/ease address each of the twelve practica!dtfflcu/fles criteris as they relate b the request, if they do not apply, <br /> wrlte N/A In the spsce provided: s.�� ��,�.�c�� j"'� R 1( 1 `-��S <br /> 'T e r 'i <br /> 1. "The property ovmer proposes to use the property in a reasonabfe manner nat permitted by the Zoning Chepter.` <br /> 2. "The pllght of the larxlowner is due to circumshances unlque to his property not created by the landowner." <br /> 3. "T'fi�e variance,if granted,w�71 not alter ths essential ct�aracber of the locality." <br /> 4. `Econamlc considerations alona do not constitufe practical difficul6es If reasonabte use for the property exists <br /> under the terms af the Zoning Chapter." <br /> 5. "Practical difficufdes include, but are not limibad to, inadequate access ta direct sunEight for solar energy <br /> systems. Varfances shall be granted for earth sheltered constructbn as defined in Mlnnesota Stah�t�,Sectlon <br /> 116J.06, Subd.2,when In harmony with this Chaptar.' <br /> 6. "The Baard of,4�peals and Adjustrr►eMs or the Councik may not permit as a varlance any use that is not allowed <br /> under this Chapter for properly in the mne where the affected person's land Is located,' <br /> R�CEIViED <br /> ve,�►,�e a�opx�aeon-ap,tr 2ors <br /> Page 4 �R 2 a 7n�� <br /> # � $ � O C17�r oF o�on�o <br />