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� PC Exhibit B <br /> PRACTICAL DiFFICULTIES D�CUMENTATION FORM <br /> This form is a required submittal for ALL variance applications. An application witl not be considered <br /> complete or placed on any meeting agendas until this form is cQmpiete and submitted to the City. <br /> Minnesota State Statutes Section 462.357, Subdtvision 6(2) requires that practical dlfficulties be demonstrated in <br /> order for a variance to be granted. The difficulties must be unique to the property as variances run witli the land <br /> and not the land owner. Personal and economlc situations are rtot considered valid practical dlfficu/ties. In order <br /> for an application to be heard by the Planning Commfssion and City Council practical difficutties 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 ff practical difficu�ies exist and how the <br /> variance wlll affect the surrounding community. To prove practical difflculties, address all the retevant points listed <br /> beiow and answer them as cleariy as possible. <br /> Since you are requesting the code exoeption, you havs the burden of proving that the variance is Justifisd. <br /> The information the City receives is what is used in determining a denial or approval recammendation. ff you leave <br /> something out it will not be considered. <br /> Please address each of the twelve pradicaJ dltnculties crrfena as they relate to the request if they do not apply, <br /> write N/A In fhe space provided: <br /> 1. "The property owner proposes to use the property i reasona�le manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter.' <br /> � � o <br /> 2. 'The plight of the landowner is due to c�umstanc�s u�iq�u�t his property hot created by the landowner.' <br /> -tt� <br /> 3. "The varience, if granted,wil)not atter essential c aracte` r of e locality." <br /> ---- r�c�c h o �� <br /> 4. `Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficultles if reasonable use for the property exists <br /> under the terms of the Zoning Chapter." N /� <br /> 1 <br /> 5. "Practical dffficumes inWude, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy <br /> systems. Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered constnac6on as defined in Minnesota Statutes,Section <br /> 1�6J.06, Subd. 2,when in harmony with this Chapter.' <br /> �-� . <br /> 6. "The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Cauncil may not permit as a variance any use that is not allowed <br /> under this Chapter for property in the zone h re the affected person's land is located." <br /> � �' � Z Cl�{ac�.e c' RECEiVLD <br /> SEP-212016 <br /> varrance appllcabon—Mey zole <br /> Page 4 C���ONO <br /> � � � � � <br />