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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 6808 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan." The variances resulting in a permit for a new single family residence in a residential zone are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 3. "Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. `Practical difficulties,' as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that: a. The property owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls. The property owner is proposing to use the property in a reasonable manner by replacing the existing residence with a new home which has less hardcover then existing and the new garage will be moved inward on the lot compared to existing placement of the garage; but the size and width of the lot is below the minimum lot size standards of the Zoning Code. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The plight of the property owner is due to the existing substandard lot size and shape, and its proximity to the lake c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. " The character of the neighborhood is not likely to be significantly altered from replacement of the residence which is consistent in character and size with the surrounding homes 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." Economic considerations have not been a factor in the variance approval determination. 5. "Practical difficulties also include but are not limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth -sheltered construction as defined in Minn. Stat. § 216C.06, subd. 2, when in harmony with Orono City Code Chapter 78." This condition is not applicable. 6. "The board or the council may not permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under Orono City Code Chapter 78 for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located." This condition is not applicable, as the use for a single family home is an allowed use in the LR -1C District.