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PC Exhibit C <br /> 17-3974 <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 ownerproposesto use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning(Chapter." <br /> %2Q Oti- .P— /!�� r I ,;lZ��'1'?�-�. �L +—`.'r'D rt z r_' J /541 V-42-- <br /> 2. "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property nptt preated by the landowner." <br /> ��n ► A( '��•�--p -r 4' -�-- 7)-fl J't '-i'-c/ E-v__.r.-P �'h ; <br /> 3. "The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> n frQ leliNee p t <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 /> 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 /> /4/0 per v�- -7(2 -ref,, <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 /> 77w f yn /✓ 4//0�� - /I�' 7/2/i/.'/ <br /> Variance Application—January 2017 <br /> Page 7 <br />