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T <br /> . PC Exhibit B <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 diffculties be demonstrated in <br /> order,for a variance to be granted. The difficulfies must be unique to the property as variances run with the land <br /> and not the land owner. Persona!and economic situations are not considered valid practica!difficulties. 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 1 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 <br /> listed 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 <br /> leave something out it will not be considered. <br /> Please address each of these di�culties criteria as they relate to the request, if they do not apply, write N/A in the <br /> space provided: <br /> 1. "The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning <br /> Chapter." <br /> DwH e� 5 e f� n��H n✓ .�- 'r,t w� c'u rn[x t Ina�if c� <br /> a a. v � r� A <br /> ►�GvNOv�L. sM t�! pat v ha�clev �S►-e�d {� re,wo,.•� W:�. Pr r er a .teww�t�✓/,K�c�hj- <br /> 2. "The pli�ht of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by th�landowner.° <br /> --W�Gt l � -�iei� of' dr'tve way � vt��,u�:�..�� D►Si f:oH r..,., cf l�ew��-/uc � <br /> Se wW C1sS �' acv�! lo�' -fQv�� . t�-ien.�,.Q�,rr(s a-�.�v,/. <br /> 3. "The variance if granted, will not alter the essentiat character of the locality." <br /> �� a��l,�, <br /> 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists <br /> under���s of the Zoning Chapter.n <br /> 5. uPractical 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, <br /> Secti� 116J.0�, Su�b�when in harmony with this Chapter." <br /> _oG� Gi�t <br /> 6. "The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is not <br /> allowed under this Chapter for property in the zone where the afFected person's land is located." <br /> _,t ,.. . . <br /> - 15- <br /> . ., . <br /> . . i_. <br /> . . _�� <br /> _ .j. <br />