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• PC Exhibit B <br /> PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES DOCUMENTATION FORM <br /> d <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 M <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 practices difficulties having merit must <br /> be demonstrated. <br /> HOW DO I PROVE A PRACTICAL DIFFICULTY? <br /> This font 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 wiN not be considered. <br /> Please address each of the twelve practical difficulties alert as they relate to the request, if they do not apply, <br /> wale WA 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 /> 1- 1.- - ••:1.11-- 1=,. _ 1 _ .[ [.• 1 .1_11 . . - f- 11 1 [.1._ <br /> 2. 'The plight of the landowner Is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner.° <br /> The setbacks are 50 foot_front and_rear&30 feet oathe sides.We wouldiike to aooly for lot&width variance, <br /> 8 30 foot front sefbackands 40 moot setback on the north_side/side settsk <br /> 3. "The variance,if granted,will not alter the essential character of the locality." <br /> No itwill not The project will result_in_a 2-story.4 bedroom hkxr�that will add to the character of the <br /> neighborhood_ <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 /> With current setbacks_a single family home of desirable style and sizes and placement is not possible. _ <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 /> NA <br /> 6. "The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Counal 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 /> Sinai*family hnmag-arn 9linwad in a Tiar L7nna <br /> RECEIVED <br /> Variance Application—May 2016 OCT 1 8 2616 <br /> Page 4 <br /> 3880 CRY OF ORONO <br />