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. PC Exhibit B <br /> PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br /> This farm is a required submittal for AL� variance applications. An application will not be considered <br /> complete ar placed on any meeting agendas until this form is complete and submitted to the City. <br /> Minnesata State Statutes Section 462.357, Subdivision 6(2) requires that practical difficulties 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. Persorta/and economic situations ens rrot considered valid practica!d�culfies. 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 /> ThEs 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 diff'�culties, address all the relevant points listed <br /> below and answer them as clearly as possible. <br /> Since you are requesting the code exception, you have the burden of proving that the vartance is justified. <br /> The information the City receives is what is used in deteRnining a denial or approval recommendation. If you leave <br /> something out it will not be considered. <br /> Please address e�ch of the twelve practical dlfffculfies criferis as they►�slate to the request, if they do nof spply, <br /> write N/A in fhe space providett: <br /> 1. "The property owner proposes to use the prope in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter." <br /> c �. � d 'fr � <br /> r � �� V �,�6��1�. <br /> t c o� f�Z.e_ -f%� _�.5{L�� �,f� o�'j ru Le S r� y p a r c�P /.c..i 1,� ..r2 �c:�ci�.�c1 `"l �'�I,r �.. <br /> 2. "The plight of the landowne�is�Tue to Lircumstances unique to his property nat created by the landovmer.° <br /> ' i 11 �t F �7 <br /> � '-�! .�{cl h'i � �� " '�/�4. ' ��.5�. <br /> m ��o��' l.S '9 �G�� /`i ,;.1�, (.7� c?,r7 a•n C.0 /'l.L�d S �Q y,�.Q B <br /> 3. "The va�iance, if gra�ed,wil!'hat alter the essential character of the I al' ." � �� ����.�C �' <br /> /'tr GY �aS �'�`r• . <br /> � -f- n �� (,a.r . . <br /> � .�sg <br /> ���'�l�� r �a �� 5 f (� � a u,�A( cr.�o r,� .,�/ ��t G�!(1+ a:�.00r , � �° ( rrrad+S 7��� <br /> 4. °E .no ic considerations al e do n�constitute practical difficuRies if reasonable use for the property exists S�� <br /> under the terms of the Zoning Chapter." <br /> � w�P <br /> 5, °Practical difficulties inGude, 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 /> 916J.06, Subd.2, when in haRnony with this Chapter.' J J� <br /> _ /U <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 this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is(ocated." <br /> �-7°��---- <br /> REGEIVED <br /> Varlance Applicatlon-Msy 2018 ' i�� � ? ��,I�j <br /> Pag�e 4 � <br /> � $ � � CITY OF ORONO <br />