Minn. Stat. § 394.362: VARIANCES; USE PERMITS; ADVERSE EFFECT.

Subdivision 1. Variances; demonstration.

The applicant for a variance which, in the opinion of the board of adjustment, may result in a material adverse effect on the environment may be requested by the board to demonstrate the nature and extent of the effect.

Subd. 2. Permit; demonstration.

The applicant for a conditional use permit which, in the opinion of the planning commission, may result in a material adverse effect on the environment may be requested by the board to demonstrate the nature and extent of the effect.