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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 10 61 B3. "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: i. 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." I The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner." iii. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The property owner is proposing to use the property in a reasonable manner but th e size of the lot is below the minimum lot size standards of the Zoning Code. Theplightofthe property owner is due to the existing substandard lot size, which is a result of theproperty beingplatted as part of the 'Wiley's Navarre Addition Lake Minnetonka I subdivision in 1911, long before local zoning codes were in effect. The Wiley's Navarre Addition neighborhood (primarily fronting on Olive Avenue with just two on Navarre Lane) consists of lots typically 47-55feet in width and ranging in depth from 90-160feet. Over time a majority of these lots have each been developedfor individual homes, with few being combined A singlefamily residence and associated amenities on a single lot in this neighborhood will not be inconsistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood B4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." Economic considerations have not been afactor in the variance approval determinatiom B5. "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 NIinn. Stat. § 216C. 06, subd. 2, when in harmony with Orono City Code Chapter 78." This condition is not applicable. B6. "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 usefor a singlefamily residence is an allowed use in the LR -1 C District. B7. "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. B8. "The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property." The lot area, lot width, setback, hardcover and lot coverage standards applying to th is property are similar to th ose of other properties in the neighborhood, and there are many similar sized developed lots in the neighborhood. Page 3 of 5