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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 6 9 7 2 G SHOQ`� c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The changes to the existing lakeside deck are minimal, will be generally screened from the neighboring homes, and will not adversely impact views of the lake from the neighboring homes. This condition is met. 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 residential decks are an allowed use in the LR-1 B 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. 8. "The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property."The home and decks are existing and there are mature property line trees and arborvitae which provide screening. The topography also situates the Applicant's home and decks out of direct view of the neighbors, the decks will not adversely impact adjacent properties. This criterion is met. 9. "The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located."The Applicant's proposal does not appear to be out of character with the area. This criterion is met. 10. "The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant." The Applicant's request to rebuild the existing lakeside deck in a more functional footprint is reasonable and necessary. This statement is true. 11. "The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort or morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter." The proposed changes to the existing deck will not impair the health, safety, comfort or morals of the public. This criterion is met. 3