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, PC Exhibit B <br /> HARDSHIP DOCUMENTATION FORM <br /> This form is a required submittal for ALL variance applications. 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 /> 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 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 1 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 refate to the request, if they do nof 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."n <br /> l"2oP�,�.7'�' f.�d'�5 .�.a�r �!�v�- A' lnA��Z��e.�, v'A,R�r A✓��- ,s �`r./1�1J -r-t� <br /> C4-c��0,� ��JO t '{�c�n1R-� �-(E�li-�Se F��'� �o�f4R-+�C 4 �..� �s+ArL.��. . <br /> 2. "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner." <br /> �2�,P4,(�-Ttif �,,,-l�S �v RGF��G•�s�9 �,.r i-r+�-f,.�-F .ani 4x �.�'P'�� �A.lt-�rC�. <br /> 3. "The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." <br /> Cp 224�T. <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 /> /�fJ01N(e /a �A�2��- l s /�- �ZA-Saev�3�� ,��e:C�tJ4.ST" <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 /> •�/� <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 /> ow � <br /> � �������D <br /> Last Updated: 5/21/2009 � <br /> APR 21 2010 <br /> - 10- <br /> � CITY OF ORONO <br />