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• <br /> PC <br /> Exhibit B <br /> #17-3927 <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. "The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Chapter." <br /> The use of our property as a single-family residence will not change in any manner. <br /> 2. "The plight of t Ian owner,is d to_circumstances,unique to hi property not created by the landowner." <br /> We purchased our home in 2014.PIt was built prior to the adjoining residences and is on the outside <br /> of a curve in Forest Arms Lane, thus creating the average set back Issue. <br /> 3. "The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." <br /> Our neighborhood is comprised of single-familyresidences. Our home with the addition will <br /> remain well within the character of the existing omes (and the character of our home as it <br /> currently exists). <br /> 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists <br /> under the terms of the Zoning Chapter." <br /> Not applicable. <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 /> Not applicable. <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 located.' <br /> Our existing use as a single-family residence within the LR-1B zoning district will not change. <br /> RECEIVED <br /> Variance Application-January 2017 <br /> Page 7 <br /> MAR 1 3 Lt]I 1 <br /> ". 3 t'. 4, CITY OF ORONO <br />