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PC Exhibit D <br /> PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES 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 462.357, Subdivision 6(2) requires that practical difficulties be demonstrated in <br /> order for a variance to be granted. The difficulties must be unique to the property as variances run with the land <br /> and not the land owner. Personal and economic situations are not considered valid practical di�culties. In order <br /> for an application to be heard by the Planning Commission and City Council practical difficulties having merit must <br /> be demonstrated. <br /> HOW DO I PROVE A PRACTICAL DIFFICULTY? <br /> This form has 12 points outlining the basis City staff uses to determine if practical difficulties exist and how the <br /> variance will affect the surrounding community. To prove practical difficulties, address all the relevant points listed <br /> below and 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 leave <br /> �omething ouY it-will not b�-consi�er�d. - - - - - - <br /> P/ease address each of the twelve practical difficulties criteria as fhey relate to the request, if they do not apply, <br /> write N/A in fhe space provided: <br /> 1. "The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter." <br /> �/�5 <br /> 2. "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner." <br /> ��r� 5 <br /> 3. "The variance, if granted, will not alter the es�ential character of the locality.° <br /> ��� <br /> 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical di�culties if reasonable use for the property exists <br /> under the terms of the Zoning Chapter." � <br /> 5. "Practical difficulties include, but are 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,Section <br /> 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 allowed <br /> under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located.° <br /> `� <br /> RECEIVED <br /> Variance Application—May 2016 <br /> �IUN 21 Z016 <br /> Page 4 <br /> �1TY 0�ORONO <br /> � ;�e'' � � � , <br />