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�� ���� � <br /> PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DaCUMEf�TATION FQRM <br /> This form is a required sui�miltal for ALL varfaeca applications. An applicabon will not be considered <br /> oomplete or placed on any meeting agendas until this form is oomplete and submitted to the City. <br /> Minnesota State Statutes Section 462.357, Subd'nrision 6(2) requires that practical dii�iculties be demonstrated in <br /> order for a variance to be granted. The ditficutties must be unique to the property as variances run with the Eand <br /> and not the land awner_ Petsonal and economic srtua�ions ar�e rrot aonsfdered val"id pracScal dlficulties. In order <br /> for an applica�on ta 3�heard by the Planning Commission and City Council practical diPFcultfes having merit must <br /> be demonstrated. <br /> HOW DO 1 PROVE A PRACTICAL OIFFICULTY? <br /> This forrn has 12 points outlining the basis City staff uses ta determine if practical difficultfes e�ast and how the <br /> variance will afGect the surrounding oommunity. To prove practicai dif�cu�ies,address all the relevant poirtts listed <br /> below and answer them as cleariy as possible. <br /> Sinoe you are requesting the c�de exception, you havs the burden of pravin� that the variance is justifisd. <br /> The information the City receives is what is used fn determining a denia!o�approval recommendation. If you leave <br /> something out it wil!not be considered. <br /> Please address each of the twehre practical diflrcu�ties crifaeria as they relafe M tt►e �quest, if they do not apply, <br /> wrrffie N/A in the spaoe prr�videaC• <br /> 1. "The property owner proposes to use the perty in a reasortable manner nat perrnitted by the Zonin Chapter.° <br /> *� i Lc. ,�; p� <br /> _ <br /> 2, "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his roperty not created by the landowner." <br /> v � s hontE w 2 _ <br /> � �� '��� <br /> e <br /> 3. °The variance, if granted, 'fl not aRer the essential,character of the locality." � � <br /> ht °�IP �t�*c.c . <br /> � <br /> 4. "Economic considerations alone da not cons�tute practical difficulties iF reasonabie use for the property exists <br /> unde xhe terms of the Z ing Chapter.° <br /> �- la �n � � <br /> � <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 cons�ion as defined in tJ{innesota Statutes,Section <br /> �16J.06, Subd. 2, when in harmony with th�s Chap r." <br /> � ovc. l r ' ,� <br /> 6. "The Boarc!of Appeats and Atljustments or the Council may not peRnit as a variance any use that is not allowed <br /> under this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located.• <br /> ������� <br /> Va►�„�,app��„—May zols � � � � � ° SEP 21 2016 <br /> �¢ � <br /> GiTY OF ORONO <br />