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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 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 nof considered valid practical 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 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 <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 /> . ,,.. � • . 4yi'. <br /> Please address each of these d�culties criteria as fhey relate to fhe request, if they do nof apply, write N/A in fhe <br /> space provided: � <br /> 1. "The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning <br /> Chapter." / n /� <br /> � lJr�S`I �� C(UGY Q 6�[3U � OU2!/' �� °�- ��C-Cx/S�rHal ��c% (.�J�'I�C`l <br /> ,(z�nS /af�c^ �,�c�c/ Ouf � � hn 2 �� }nFo fli� la�l��a v�-� �"o1e <br /> 2. "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the lando�er." <br /> /^ N t a ri l; 5 �7`' c . fh e h <br /> P,V)�t �fn �-� • _/�r� �' <br /> 3. "The variance, if granted, will not alter the essen ial character of e locality." <br /> — - ��r wc , 6i cGt4�4�� � c�� �tic /oc, /,��. �v�� <br /> �. �,���r���4 Gi G Ii����v ��//1�1�PO U e r� <br /> 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists <br /> under the terms of the Zoning Chapter." L <br /> L CG��///,c/��/� Fa��r d � 4 C' i'!dl QC C041 >��C�l'V'�n �/�C n <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, <br /> Section 116J.06, Subd. 2, when in harmony with this Chapter." <br /> !'VO �/l/��rru � <br /> 6. "The Board of Appeals and Adjustmen�s 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��"'�R�/'p f� <br /> � . � ��9�IIL.�Y G� . <br /> Variance Application Updated: January 31,2012 20�2 <br /> . MAY 2 3 <br /> _ � -.;= ��-=: - �s-�f�OF ORONO <br />