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PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM PC Exhibit C <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 /> • <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 difficultiesexist and how the <br /> variance will affect the surrounding community. To prove practical difficulties,address all the relevant points fisted <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!WA in the space provided: <br /> .1. "The property owner proposes to use the property In a reasoneWe manner not permitted by the Zoning Me"' <br /> 2. "The plight of the landowner is due to ' « stances unique to his property not created by the.. ►owner." <br /> , <br /> ►___i.' �' 4"�:Lac.� 4%.." , :,.. .yQ.t• J4A <br /> • ' : ' <br /> 3. . variance, ranted,will no`/alter m;,I chars r of the locality." J • <br /> , <br /> ' /. ,_ .' I...o.„ • .i ' <br /> r' / • , <br /> 4. ".Economic considerations alone do no constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists <br /> ugcler the termsof the Zoning pt " <br /> i r <br /> ail. ... _,/ale .es,,,,,,,,k... r <br /> moer--a01,--7 eo.a. Y..e/fr.#. ,-`'zue.L07.6-e, <br /> . . <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." l ft <br /> 6. "The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit es a variance any use that is not allowed <br /> under this Chapter for property in the zone where th, affected person's land is located.' <br /> Variance Application-May 201e <br /> Page 4 <br />