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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 3. [Variances may be granted I❑hen the applicant For the i_ ariance establishes that there are practical di II :1ties in complying ❑ith the -oning ordinance. -i ractical diUc7ties,Cas Fsed in connection ❑ith the granting oEo ariance, 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 home will be moved farther from the lake compared to the existing home meeting the average lakeshore setback; 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. ❑Ind 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. ❑. economic considerations alone do not constitile practical di[kE]ties.0 Economic considerations have not been a factor in the variance approval determination. 5. Ialractical diEcdties also incl❑de bEt are not limited to inadeMate access to direct sAlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted or earft Sheltered constriction as defined in Minn. Stat. 116C.06, sFbd. l ❑hen in harmony lith Orono City Code Chapter CB.EThis condition is not applicable. 6. the board or the colincil may not permit as a :ariance any Else that is not permitted Ender Orono City Code Chapter E8 [-or property in the Cone 1 -here the aLlocted persons 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. L LEhe board or coEncil may permit as a Eariance the temporary Ese oCa oneC:amily d-]elling as a t❑oEamily d❑elling.-This condition is not applicable. 8. Ohe special conditions applying to the str❑ctEre or land in ❑Cestion are pecdiar to sich property or immediately adoining property.❑The size and grading of the lot as well as its orientation along the curve of the lake and Casco Point Road creates a unique circumstance which is peculiar to the Property. E Ei7-he conditions do not apply generally to other land or strCct!-i-es in the district in ❑hich the land is located. -]The size and grading of the lot as well as its orientation along the curve of the lake and Casco Point Road creates a unique circumstance which is peculiar to the Property. 10. C -the granting o❑ the application is necessary !-or the preserEstion and en'oyment o'Da s-bstantial property right of he applicant.❑Staff finds this condition to be true.