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Standards for Variances <br />The council should also consider whethervariances may be granted J'r;�i�3 the minimum lot <br />dimensions at�c� pla�in� and subdivision standards discussed above. If variances are to be <br />allowed, specific standards should be adopted. Edina's code again provides a useful model: <br />In connection with the preliminary orfinal approval of a plat or subdivision the <br />Council may grant variances from the provisions of this Section. The Council shall <br />grant variances only upon finding that an unusual hardship exists as to the land <br />within the plat or subdivision, and specificaliy that: <br />A. The hardship is not a mere inconvenience; <br />�. The hardship is due to the particularphysical surroundings, shape or <br />topographical condition of the land; <br />C. The condition or conditions upon which the request for a variance is based are <br />unique to the property being platted or subdivided and not generally applicable <br />to other property; <br />�3. The hardship is caused by this Section and not by the applicant; <br />E. The variance will res�C� in an improved plat or subdivision; and <br />F. The var€�n�r if granted, will not alter the essential character of the land within <br />the pEa� or subdivision or in the neighborhood. <br />A grant of a variance by the Council shall be deemed to include a favorable <br />finding on each of the variance grounds set out above even i�F not specifically set <br />out in the approval resolution or the minutes of the Council meeting. <br />Subd. 2 Conditions. In granting a variance the Council may impose conditions to <br />ensure compliance with the purpose and objectives of this Section and other <br />applicable provisions of this Code and to protect adjacent properties. The conditions <br />shall be made a part of any Development Contract entered into by the Ci�jr in <br />connection with the pro�n�ed plat or subdivision. <br />