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PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM PC Exhibit E <br /> This form is a required submittal for ALL variance applications. An application will not be considered <br /> complete or placed on any meeting agendas until this form is complete and submitted to the City. <br /> Minnesota 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. Personal and economic situations are not considered valid practical difficulties. 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 /> This form has 12 points outUning the basis City staff uses to determine if practical difficulties exist and how the <br /> variance will affect the surrounding community. To prove practical difficulties,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 variance Is justified. <br /> The information the City receives is what Is used in determining a denial or approval recommendation. If you leave <br /> something out it will not be considered. <br /> Please address each of the twelve practical difficulties criteria as they relate to the request, 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 /> tROPeYrrie Ot Z, o- `a:a L'$es" Pit apoaataxer s v 4-eapfse 4 t.e- e+r.444L40z, <br /> ePLAtiepyieria- Acip' taut er b'7-)2 t,t +26' /Ik r-fandor, t rmp As elx.'Srrsk, <br /> s Er Mst /5 .14m-C1/LJ44 a A.6., <br /> 2. "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner." <br /> tai614fir -age' tiOsie -LI! — ,rte ! , ��ir L , <br /> tiM eel "-r tt't 5 A ' - Sar' Aitir Gtt r t'yes):, ��. 7� G�t,.rip6►c�r. . <br /> 3. "The variance, If granted,will not alter the essential character of the locality." <br /> '7tE€ rAtift.ittorr_ C t./2a4 ? at U.- 11.07 /1r neer aS L CJo rlg64/1-crebQ <br /> r5r'films -rr", 'Z't 'L�"�/�iLte- -ac?E, 1,&72 s`JM is <br /> 19-/ 'A escA ?ts 77f ear- oicgq,TW - tf- <br /> 4. °Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable se for the.property exists <br /> under the terms of the Zoning Chapter." <br /> Rise15 A.d" P52 07.-ootztetZ1c Gs4M, ) If otA01.c.1 .46' <br /> z L - '4- rbtG M4 ft2txe3M t9sfi' 7F011:2. 1f-- �,•v�.t�,�. <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 construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes,Section <br /> 116J.06 Subd.2, when in harmony with this Chapter." <br /> t174- <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 t,fhapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located." <br /> RECEIVED <br /> Variance Application-January 2017 FEB 212017 <br /> Page 7 # 3 9 15 <br /> CITY OF ORONO <br />