Where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of this chapter will result in unreasonable hardship, the governing body may make such reasonable variances thereto as will not be contrary to the public interest and so that the spirit of this chapter shall be observed and substantial justice done.
Applications for any variance shall be submitted, in writing, by the subdivider at the time the preliminary plat is filed with the Commission. The application shall state fully the grounds and all the facts relied upon by the applicant.
Whenever a variance is requested by a subdivider or is deemed necessary by the Commission, the Commission shall submit the preliminary plat and a copy of its findings to the governing body, which reserves the right of final approval on any such variance.
In granting any variance, the governing body shall record its action and the grounds for granting any variance in its minutes.