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414 0 CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL e V ,� NO. 6 9 5 8 tlkES Ho�� the average lakeshore setback in a residential zone, all while not blocking views 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 request to permit construction of the screen porch lakeward of the average lakeshore setback appears to be reasonable as the cove and the unnatural curve of the shoreline causes the extreme setback. The encroachment lakeward of the average lakeshore setback line is supported by neighbors. The adjacent property owners have indicated that they will not be adversely impacted. This criterion is met. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The visual impact on neighbors' lake views resulting from of the addition is minimal; the home location, and the surrounding home locations were not created by the Owner. This criterion is met. c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The location of the screen porch addition in the existing location does not alter the character of the locality. This criterion is met. 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." Economic considerations have not been the only 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 a screen porch is an allowed use in the LR- 1B District. 7. "The board or council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling."This condition is not applicable. 3