07-16-2012 Planning Commission Packet

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', • ��_ . � „ PC Exhibit B PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM � � Thls form is a required submittal for ALL variance appiications. An application will not be considered complete or placed on any meeting agendas until this form is complete and submitted to the City. , Minnesota State Statutes Section 462.357, Subdivision 6(2) requires that practical difficulties be demonstrated in order for a variance to be granted. The difficulties must be unique to the property as variances run with the land • and not the land owner. Personal and economic situations are not considered valid practical difficulfies.-In order - for an application to be heard by the Planning Commission and City Council practical difficulties having merit must be demonstrated. K - HOW DO I PROVE A PRACTICAL DIFFICULTY? This form has 12 points outfining the basis City staff uses to determine if practical difficulties exist and how the variance will affect the surrounding community. To prove practical difficulties, address all the relevant points listed below and answer them as clearly as p�ssible. Since you are requesting the code exception, you have the burden of proving that the variance is justified. The information�the City receives is what is used in determining a denial�or approval recommendation. If you leave something out it wilt not be considered. Please address each of fhese difficulties criteria as they relate to the request, if'tF►ey do not apply, write N/A in the space provided: . 1. °The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning . • Chap�� 'b.�� . 2. "The pli ht of the landowner is due to circums ances u ' e to his property not created by e landowner.° �--�J— Gs,�� `�f�i,2 L�, c�k .� � � �rx� . 3. "The variance,�if grante ill not alter the essentia�characte f the I lity.° � V 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practicat difficulties if reasonable use for the prop.erty exists � under t e t ms of the Zoning Chapter." 5. "Practical difficufties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 116J.06, Subd.2, when in harmony with this Chapter." 6. "The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is not allowed u der this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located." Variance Application Updated: January 31;2o,z RECEOV�D -�$- JUN 2 0 2012 q r V�I 1 OL� �R�N� � ,� .�_`. , � �.N'