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' PC Exhibit B <br /> PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br /> This form is a required submittal for ALL variance app(ications. 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 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 pracfical difficulfies. 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 /> Please address each of fhese difficulties criferia as they relate to fhe reque`sf, if they do nof apply, write N/A in the y <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 /> �J�� ` � otW. wo� S�a.�e � a,,,.. o:, a S�'^� <br /> b���� ,. �� �.�� �� �s�.�- '- �.�. � �� <br /> o c cic s a.�s �a l�e ln.� - o�.. ��cs ws�eKAo ea.��� �.�v_ <br /> "�i' "�'O �`2�`LC.e e�-lv.0 C'L Q� S�C`� G Y� "� a C . . <br /> 2. "The pli�ht of the I downer is due to circumstances unique to his pr�perty not created by e landowner." <br /> � � �a� �� <br /> a..r�: l,� w`-�� c �v�,ti�e o �e ':����� <br /> eti� `��e �+ <br /> 3. The variance, if grant d, will not alte(r the es e tial character of the localityt" <br /> �� a y a <br /> �•o�� .t-� b� `t� `� G�nv�rc�c,Fer' ct.1 �� W�o ��. <br /> GLQST� �� � c i. 0. X�C.��r o ''E'�.z �a L°, <br /> 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists <br /> und�r the terms of the Zoning Chapte ." <br /> I\ ; <br /> , l..`C `I S W.zs'� CL.A�`�[a. �P �S "��7 5�S ��`� C� �c�wµ��r n.«:1 �t ��•t.� <br /> 5. "Practical difficulties include, but are not Iimited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy <br /> systems. Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesofa Statutes, <br /> Secti�116J.06, Subd. 2, when in harmony with this Chapter." <br /> 1 � 5 `,s wa L �:o l` c�,l�l <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 p rson's lantd is located." �� <br /> � e`• t.�1 t ` r ' '�'� `t'�C' n,�e_ a.r � a�ec� �e o'�� `E�'`.2 L.:� <br /> a. .t4.z ��,.•�e... ' <br /> . RECEII/�D <br /> Variance Application U.pdated: January 31,2012 • <br /> - �s- JUL 18 2012 <br /> CITY�F�F20N� <br />