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Page 2 <br /> Re: Richard W. Tuomi Variance <br /> April 10, 1991 <br /> to a residential use might be appropriate. If that is the case, then the expansion <br /> of the structure could occur if variances were granted to the setback and aggregate <br /> square footage requirements. <br /> Minnesota Statute §462.357 provides that a governing body may grant variances from <br /> the literal provisions of the zoning ordinances in instances where their strict <br /> enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the <br /> individual property under consideration, and to grant such variances only when it <br /> is demonstrated such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and in ent of the <br /> ordiance. "Undue hardship" as used in connection with the granting of a variance <br /> means the property in question cannot be put to reasonable use if used under <br /> circumstances allowed by official controls, the plight of the landowner is due to <br /> circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner, and the <br /> variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> Economic consideration alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable <br /> use for the property exists under the terms of the ordinance. All of the foregoing <br /> conditions must be met before a variance can be granted by the governing body. <br /> If you have any additional questions regarding this matter, please feel free to <br /> contact me. <br /> Very truly yours, <br /> ALZ-T <br /> Gregory J. Hellings <br /> Centerville City Attorney <br /> GJH /ea <br />