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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. narrow and the encroachment to the street setback is reasonable considering the 20 foot setback from the traveled roadway. The Owner's desire to keep the total height of the sign low to the ground necessitates the reduction in the separation of the sign copy area from grade. The required landscaping can still be accommodated in the proposed 16 -inch separation. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The property owner purchased the marina after it had been developed and the site layout is existing. The property owner did not create the circumstances. c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. " The requested variances will not alter the character of the neighborhood. The lake setback and hardcover variances are reasonable and necessary as the most logical location for the entry signage is near the rear and within the 75 -foot setback of the lake. The low profile of the sign will allow for limited visual obstruction and will require the sign copy area to be lower to the ground than the required 20 inches. The landscaping area surrounding the proposed sign will comply with the Code. 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 the use for signage is an allowed use in the B-2 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 location and nature of the Property necessitate the proximity to the lake. The need for identification, parking, and vehicle maneuvering on the Property creates increased difficulties which drive the sign location