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PC Exhibit B <br /> PRACT�CAL DIFFIGULTIES DC�CUMENTATION FORM <br /> This form ts a required submittal for ALL variance applications. An application will not be considered <br /> compiete or placed on any meeting agendas until this form is comp{ete and submitted to the City. <br /> Minnesota State Statutes Section 462.357, Subdivision 6(2) requlr�es that practical dffficulties be demonstrated in <br /> order for a variance to be granted. The difficuities must be unique to the property as variances run with the land <br /> and not the land owner. Persona!and economic situafions ere not considered valid practical difffculties. In order <br /> for an application to be heard by the Plann#ng Commisslon and City Counci!practical dffficulties having merit must <br /> be demonstrated. <br /> HOW DO I PROVE A PRACTICAL DIFFICULTY? <br /> This foRn has 12 points outiining the basis City staff uses to determine if praictica! d�fficulties exlst and how the <br /> variance will affect the surrounding community. To prove practical difficultias, address all the relevant points listed <br /> below and answer them as clearly as possible. <br /> Slrtcs you are requesting the code exception, you have the burden of proving that the variance is justlffed. <br /> The infonnation the Cfty receives is what is used in determining a deniai or approval recommendation. If you leave <br /> something out it will not be considered. <br /> P/ease address each of the fwelve practical d�culfies criteria as they re/ste fo the request, if fhey do nof app/y, <br /> wr/fe N/A fn fhe spece provfdeaf: <br /> 1. "The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manr►er not permitted by tfie Zoning Chapter.° <br /> Yr s . b�� LJ�r� io Ls .� !' � � v� �s w7ri►r �r /� ,(� <br /> � �.r�Cs:��A_�ll.,! /.a _ <br /> 2. "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner." <br /> �"�.►r e �� f�,� l�2����i� ��'i�eT••��e�f.,. `�//s w • <br /> �'�e. T�''s4t.�R���-- , ��T . <br /> 3. "The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." <br /> o d�f���. <br /> 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difflcukties if reasonable use far the property exists <br /> under the terms of the Zoning Chap#er." <br /> /MJ4 <br /> 5. °Practical dffficulties include, but are no# limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy <br /> systems. Variances shaU be granted for earth sheltered construc6on as defined in Minnesota Statutes,Section <br /> 116J.0 �ubd.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 allowed <br /> under this Chapter for property in the zane where the affected person's land is located,° <br /> RECEIVED <br /> +°�AY�?4 2Q16 <br /> v�,e��,�r,�r;�„-,�,�,zo,s CITY pF ORONO <br /> Page 4 <br />