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26 (B) Planning Commission review. No variance shall be granted until the matter has been considered by the Planning Commission. In making its recommendations, the Planning Commission shall take into account the nature of the proposed use of land and the existing use of land in the vicinity, number of persons to reside or work in the proposed subdivision and the probable effect of the proposed subdivision upon traffic conditions in the vicinity. (C) Findings. A variance shall be granted only where the City Council finds: (1) That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the applicant's land that the strict application of the minimum standards of this chapter would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of that land; (2) That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property; and (3) That the variance required by reason of unusual hardship relating to the physical characteristics of the land. (1997 Code, § 400.11) (Am. Ord. 08-205, passed 4-3-2018) § 153.12 VARIANCE PROCEDURES. (A) Application. Requests for a variance to the City subdivision standards or an appeal shall be filed with the Zoning AdministratorCity on an official application form. The application shall be accompanied by a fee as established from time to time by resolution of the City Council. The application shall also be accompanied by detailed written and graphic materials necessary for the explanation of the request. The applicant shall submit a minimum of 4 large scale copies and 10 reduced scale (11” X 17”) copies and electronic versions of all graphics. (B) Hearing. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the variance request in accordance with the standards set forth in the zoning code. (C) Appearance of applicant before Planning Commission. The applicant or a representative of applicant shall appear before the Planning Commission in order to answer questions concerning the proposed variance request. (D) Findings. The Planning Commission shall make its findings and recommend the actions or conditions relating to the request as they deem necessary to carry out the intent. (E) Approval/denial. Upon receiving the report and recommendation of the Planning Commission, the City Council shall decide whether to approve or deny the request for a variance. The City Council shall not grant a variance until it has received the report and recommendation from the Planning Commission or until 30 days after the application was accepted by the City. The Council shall decide whether to approve or deny the request for a variance or an appeal no later than 60 days after the filing of the application unless a time extension is granted in accordance with Minnesota State Law.. (F) Written findings and order. The City Council shall make written finding of fact and order in granting or denying any application for a variance or appeal. In granting any variance or