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Res 1113-20 Page 9 of 10 630665v2MU210-54 Subd. 1. The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of these regulations. Subd. 2. The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Subd. 3. The subdivider proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by these regulations or the City Zoning Ordinance. Subd. 4. Unique circumstances apply to the property which do not apply generally to other properties in the same zone or vicinity and result from lot size or shape, topography or other circumstances over which the owner of the property since the enactment of these regulations has had no control. That the unique circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant. Subd. 5. The variance does not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Subd. 6. That the variance requested is the minimum variance which would alleviate the unusual hardship practical difficulties. Economic conditions alone do not constitute unusual hardship practical difficulties. Subd. 7. The Council may impose such conditions upon the premises benefited by the variance, as may be necessary to comply with the standards established by this section or to reduce or minimize the effect of such variance upon other properties in the neighborhood, and to better carry out the intent of the variance. The condition must be directly related to and must bear a rough proportionality to the impact created by the variance. SECTION 9. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City staff shall have the following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance: On ______________, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance ___, entitled “An Ordinance Amending Title 1200, Chapters 1201, 1202, 1203, and 1205 of the Mounds View City Code Relating to Land Subdivisions.” The purpose of the amendment was to update certain subdivision requirement to provide for clarification, remove outdated and unnecessary code language, and update the code to conform to current City practices and state law, as necessary. The amendment also removes the mailed notice requirement for the public hearing required for preliminary plat applications, and further eliminates the requirement that the Planning and Zoning Commission review and make recommendations on all final plat applications. The amendment also eliminates the platting exception for minor subdivisions and requires platting in the case of any subdivision or lot line rearrangement. Finally, the amendment requires platting applicants to adhere to all requirements of the city attorney’s plat opinion and have issued a title insurance policy in the name of the city prior to final plat approval. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available online at the City’s website located at www.moundsviewmn.org.