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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 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 ouflining 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 /> .,�: .. . <br /> Please address each of these d�culfies criteria as they relafe to the request, if they do nof 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 /> �'1t� f C ti4-L —I O� �'f-t \ b (� . <br /> 0 <br /> e <br /> 2. "The plight of the landowner� i�s d e to circumstances un�ue to�h�is property not created by the landowner." <br /> Y�S <br /> �—_ <br /> 3. "The variance, if ranted,will not alter the essential character of the locality." <br /> ��� <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." <br /> �rd <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 /> 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 i the zone where the a ected person's land is located." <br /> '' �. t� c� S tNS G <br /> � c <br /> Variance Application Updated: January 31,2012 <br /> - �8- I�E��IV�D <br /> MAY 2 3 2012 <br /> ��°�c�F oRONO � <br />