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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 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 minimal additions to the cabin are reasonable on this wooded, 2+ acre residential property. This criterion is met. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The property's orientation at the point of the island; the separation between the subject cabin and the neighboring cabins; the existing tree stands combined with the elevation and setback of the existing cabin on the property in relation to the lake result in a unique circumstance allowing for a the cabin additions to be almost completely screened from views off the property; and c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. " The cabin additions will be screened adequately year-round, will be keeping with the style of the cabin, and will screened from views from off of the property. This condition is met. 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." The Applicants have not requested consideration based on economic criteria. 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 criteria 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." The use is permitted; this criteria is not applicable. 7. "The board or council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one -family dwelling as a two-family dwelling." This criteria 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 property is an existing lot of record and contains a large number of mature trees for screening. The topography of the property increases as it moves away from the lake and the owner feels the proposed additions to the cabin are logical and will not adversely impact adjacent properties. This criterion is met.