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PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM PC �hibltE <br /> Thls form is a requir�d submittal for ALL variance applications. An application will not be considered <br /> complete or placed on any rrzeeting agendas until this form is complete and submitted to the City. <br /> Minnesota State Statutes Sec'6on 462.357, Subdivision B{2) requires that practical difficulties be demonstrated in <br /> order for a variance to be granted. The difficulties must be unigue to the property as variances run with the land <br /> and not the iand owner. Personal and economic situabons are not considered valld practica!dffficufties. In order <br /> for an application to be heard by the Planning Commission and City Council practical difficu{ties having merit must <br /> be demonstrated. <br /> HOW DQ I PROVE A PRACTtCAL DIFFtCULTY? <br /> This forrn has 12 points ou�ining the basis City staff uses to determine if practicaf difficulties exist and how the <br /> variance wiU affect the surrounding community. Ta prove practical difficufties, address ail the relevant points listed <br /> below and answer them as cleany as possible. <br /> Since you are requesting the code exception, you have the burden of proving that the variance is Justifted. <br /> The information the City receives is what is used in determining a denial or approval recommendation. !f you leave <br /> something aut it will not be considered. <br /> P�ease add�ss each of the twelve practica!difl�iculties criterra as they relate to the request, if they do nof app/y, <br /> write N/A in the space prr�vided: <br /> 1. "The propesty owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not perm itted by the Zoning Chapter." <br /> r�� l� r �wov P oP �- ��' a�-�. � <br /> � L / <br /> l�14rJ��b o� �2�, /iLB�' i'9lat��Y�'�? >•�� �Sn��-�u6t�y. <br /> 2. "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique ta his property not created by the landowner." /*L 1� <br /> r �` a/'r w l Q C��� � U'��.�a^L S�� � <br /> �Jif/1 Q�t!�' T� L''1� S �2(]l���T'y i'll�S1' G2�4fL�7 '$�f' 7t�•�S 4,�✓2. <br /> __ y` <br /> 3. NThe variance, if granted,will not alter the essentiai character of the iocality." <br /> Tl��' �-R erlshPC� /F ��2.�4+vT2� tsJ'[c,L /t/bT�}s„7'�n f�•/�- L��S'e�N-� <br /> d� �.o a,4z:i Tt�' c.�fr Y - �e�! <br /> 2"'10�i7�sZ.Y�R 'rN�e.A�/'6C� ttJ1u..�Ir+O�e'D�/L /9"s tF !�r � $�/`y'ZEC�2,B', <br /> 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulfies if reasonable use for the property exists <br /> under t�he t�e�1rms of the Zoning Chapter." <br /> �? ,Y3 v-r <br /> Sy'7/l�{ l�rB' L�./+�t� �'f�s /111 C t,E37.l�Z r�P� �J/4i�Gl4� <br /> � ��$�4 /rt- SY�[.Jirl..t�a �GL.�I: <br /> 5. "Practical difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sun[ight for solar energy <br /> systems. Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construc6on as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section <br /> 116���Srubd. 2, when in harmony with this Chapter.° <br /> _ —r_� <br /> 6. "The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is not allowed <br /> under is Chapter for pro�erty in the zone where the affected pe►son's land is located." <br /> RECEIVED <br /> Variance Applicefion-Mey 2016 SEP 1 9 2016 <br /> Page 4 <br /> cinr oF oRotio <br />