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RECEIVED <br /> SEP 0 1 2016 <br /> PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATIQN FQt��oRONo <br /> 7hls form !s a requ(red submittal for ALL varfance appiicatfons. An app{ication will not be considered <br /> complete or placed on any rr�eeting agendas until this form is complete and submitted to the City. <br /> Minnesota State Statutes Section 462.357, Subdivision 6{2)requires that pracUcal 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. Persona(and economic situstions sr+e not considered valld practicsl dlfl)cufties. In order <br /> for an application to be heard by the planning Commission and City Council practical difficul�es having merit must <br /> be demonstrated. <br /> HOW DO! PROVE A PRACTIC/LL DIFFICULTY? <br /> This form has 12 points outlining the basis City staff uses to determine if prectical diffrculties exist and how the <br /> variance wil(affect the surrounding community. To prove practical difficuldes,address aIl the relevant points Iisted <br /> below arsd answer them as clearly as possible. <br /> Since you are requesting the code exception, you have the burden of proving that the varlance is Justlfled. <br /> The information the City receives is v►fiat is used in determining a denlal or approvaf recommenda6on. If you leave <br /> something out it will not be consldered. <br /> Please address each of the twelve prsdica/diff'rculties criferia as fhey relate ta fhe request, if they do not apply, <br /> write N/A in the space provided: <br /> 1. "The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable man er not permitted by the Zoning Chapter." <br /> 1'(n� P.1r��� r�`c���C Dic9\a��- 1� o.��t�t.u�� ir�, Ze�h`snd iV�$ <br /> 2. "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner." <br /> �` '� �- � ca <br /> �i � �,, s�_ ���.'�� a.�`4��� <br /> 3. "The variance, 'rf granted, will not after the essential character of the locality." <br /> � v�sin�..� �s��.� v.cr4 0.�v` �►r�.e �xt�►►na��Q+'`��n,� r� C���r, <br /> 4. "Economic cansiderations alone do not constitute practicai difficulties if reasonable use for the properry exists <br /> u er the terms of the Zoning Chapter.' <br /> tr�4. �e. " -44�'�S � 1 � CL [dho►rn� <br /> �- �' c <br /> 5. "Practical difficulUss include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy <br /> systems. Variances shall be granted for earth sheltereci construction as deflned in Minnesota Statutes, Section <br /> 116.f.06,S bd.2,when in harmony with this Chapter." <br /> ����� <br /> 6. "The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not perm�as a variance any use that is not allowed <br /> under this Chapter or roperty in the zone where the ffected pers 's lan is Ixated." � <br /> c Cc� e.Li ` i <br /> Variance Applicetfon—May 201 B <br /> Page 4 <br />