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HARDSHIP DOCUMENTATION FORM <br /> This form is a required submittal for ALL variance appiications. An appiication will not be considered <br /> complete or placed on any meeting agendas until this form is complete and submitted to the Ciiy. <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 (and and not the <br /> land owner. . Personal and economic situations 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 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 providec( � <br /> 1X <br /> 1. "The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official <br /> controls." � <br /> � 1 � `�lour� <br /> c� � r � � . rb P� <br /> � Q <br /> � <br /> 2. "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner." <br /> 5/GiY �eck r.�as �ezisf; a �hP�.�boaqhf �/ic. h,oase <br /> � <br /> 3. "The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." <br /> .1� �`s a �m�// �no .���hgr� �1�r�[s � var�ance ��r/ �,`/l / p �CrhC� <br /> �f.w ��ibvnr_/-,P..D� f���C���i�v <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 /> p �i" �er� +P_cl5 S v1 �a ' E ap- <br /> as c.c�r�l/ e s m�:r��a.�n �Gi hous <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 /> ur -{ ` ` •� a�e ✓' � rc� rl <br /> b P ° ar� 9� lv r <br /> � <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 this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located." <br /> use �s nQrmiJ�c� u x� �iv►a. � <br /> REC�IVEp; <br /> MAR 2 5 2010 <br /> Last Updated: 5/21/2009 <br /> - � CITY OF OROI�� <br />