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. r� � � �t�- � <br /> PRACTICAL DlFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br /> This form is a required submittal fo� ALL variance applications. An application will nat be considered <br /> complete or placed on any meeting agendas until this form is corriplete and submitted to the City. <br /> Minnesota State Statutes Section 462.357, Subdivision 6(2) requires that practical difficuldes 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 situarions ar+e not considered valid pra�tica!diff'�cu/ties. In order <br /> for an application to be heard by the Planning Commissian and City Council practical diffiCulties having merit must <br /> be demonstrated. <br /> HOW DO E PROVE A PRACTICAL DiFFICUI.TY? <br /> This form has 12 points outlining the basis City staff uses to determine if practical difficulfies exist and how the <br /> variance will affect the surrounding community. To prove practical difficufties,address al[the relevant points listed <br /> beiow and answer them as cleany as possible. <br /> Since you are requesfing the code exception, you have the burden of proving that the variance is justffied. <br /> The information the City receives is what is used in determining a denial or approval recammendation. ff you ieave <br /> something out it wil! not be considered. <br /> Please addness each of the twe/ve practica!d�culties criferra as they r�late to the r�quest, 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 manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter." <br /> C.�,,.'t b�l,�.�J� <br /> 2. "The plight of the landowner is due ta circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowmer." <br /> a} �o-�c :�.. o.cie.io� 4.a.,se c.o...,n.� l;, <br /> 3. °The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." <br /> Ye s <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 /> 4�k �F � 4 ..o� tew e�s,�eser �v:la: 1+t1.Cr.1 �..ovt.�. <br /> 5. "Practical difficulties inc�ude, 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, Section <br /> 116J.06, Subd. 2, when in harmony with this Chapter.° <br /> u�A <br /> 6. "The 8oard of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may nat permit as a variance any use that is not allowed <br /> under this Chapter for praperty in the zone where the afFected person's land is focated.' <br /> ulA <br /> I�EGEIVED <br /> Varisn�Appf�ation—Mey 2016 S E P 21 1016 <br /> Pe�a <br /> C1TY f7F ORONO � � � � � <br />