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2. Unnecessary hardship (Item 2 to be completed by the applicant) <br /> Courts have determined an applicant may not claim unnecessary hardship where conditions were self-imposed or <br /> created by a prior owner. <br /> Examples ofself Mosed/created issues in which a variance should NOT be granted. <br /> u. Excavating a pond and then arguing that there is no suitable location for a home <br /> b. Constructing a sanitary system in a specific location and then arguing that there is no suitable location for a <br /> home or a garage <br /> c. Constructing a building incorrectly or not in the correct location and then arguing that a variance is needed so <br /> the structure doesn't have to be modified to make it conforming <br /> Courts have also determined that economic or financial hardship does not justify a variance. <br /> Examples of economic or financial hardship in which a variance should NOT be granted: <br /> a. Grading and retaining walls can be used to make a conforming location for the structure, but it would be more <br /> expensive than using a location requiring a variance <br /> b. Constructing a building incorrectly or not in the correct location and then arguing that a variance is needed so <br /> that costly modification doesn't have to be done to the structure <br /> When determining whether unnecessary hardship exists,the property as a whole is considered rather than a portion <br /> of the parcel. The property owner bears the burden of proving unnecessary hardship. List the unnecessary <br /> hardship(s): <br /> e <br /> Is unnecessary hardship present? <br /> (Applicant, check YES or NO below.) <br /> YES. <br /> ❑ NO. A variance cannot be granted. <br /> a . <br /> s m 4 Page 5 of 8 <br /> Burnett County, WI Subdivision Variance Application—Rev 3/2015 <br />