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PC <br /> Exhibit B <br /> #17-3919 <br /> PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <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 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 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. "TIQh/ property <br /> operty owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter." <br /> 2. "The plight of the landow er is due to circumstances uni ue to his property notgreat-d by the landowne ." <br /> 11011, dna.\p t o t.t In,ouubu <br /> , ...i 1} 1j 120 , A4, 1u1AWR WvvQ.vt lot,IGe St' L <br /> . S. I.+. Wt. iv. ►.. G., a . .. ► .i A E.� n 1. %f7A <br /> 6W0A1 i r r V • of e.Ht tAC's> <br /> 3. he variance,if granted, will not alter th- essential character of the locality.". <br /> a. itri-u t< [) tie, wQS destcthect „, • , • <br /> ►� th -1'%4 cn Ue ,. . . haA• erAirs i 4.42MV <br /> �•-vt, sem S <br /> 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists <br /> u••er the terms of t,e Zo i hapter." <br /> _VVI)VV1 <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 /> 116.1 06, Subd.2,when in harmony with this Chapter." <br /> jodt <br /> 6. "The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is not allowed <br /> updee this Chapter for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located." <br /> Variance Application—January 2017 <br /> Page 7 RECEIVED <br /> # 3 9 1 9 FEB 2 2 2017 <br /> CIN OF ORONO <br />