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P C• ' <br /> Exhibit B <br /> PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM 17-3976 <br /> - --- -. _ --- -- � <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 siituations 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 ail 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 ow err r�op/oJses to use the properly in a reasonable m:nner not permitted by the_ Zoning Chapter." <br /> pr° 1 "verve I . . 5- • 0 Irl, �,. .w.r ' 's -w t*) *b/ G . <br /> . ' e]�: N/`- d a ••9 '�;. Z._1, i'L'a L _./. — <br /> pp�.���� 4 ^� ik. • <br /> 2. "The-pli ht of the Iaalown'er is due to circumstances unique toy his goo..., <br /> not created bythe landowner."'` <br /> s.-",ti per, (dim., <br /> 3. "The variance, if grante ,Twill not alter a essential character of the locality." <br /> We Ltsi i! 4 hie itwy d4- 17 e t Acci� c -ole o. L. i)rcQ <br /> 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties if reasonable use for the property exists <br /> under the terms of the Zonins Chapter.° 4 <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 /> /tie} Arcso Or gam,... 44 5 e -.�- A-5 ,o Of <br /> III) 2 el,i,e.54- / <br /> 8. "The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use that is not allowed <br /> under his Ch:pter for props ty in the z•ne A ere the a d on' land is located.' <br /> r.ed r- �4C wel <br /> G ,... -t,ELAV -' I ,. ICO." --111-1. erC.f''f. 7Z, CLSj2.— <br /> 1..-I ti 5-62>y 'Pk 5 A--",e • <br /> RECEIVED <br /> Variance Application-January 2017 Page 7 .^& 3 9 76' SEP 1 9 2017 <br /> CITY OF ORONO <br />