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��p CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � 1 � �� � ��' NO. �,1 tiF � l'�kE S H p��' a. The property owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonab/e manner, however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls. The request to permit construction of portions of the proposed home lakeward of the average lakeshore setback appears to be reasonable as the owners of the adjacent properties have stated that they are not adversely impacted; the mature vegetation and topography separate the Property from the adjacent neighbors. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The sub-standard size of the Property was not the result of actions by the landowner. The neighboring home to the north is set back further from the lake than most of the surrounding homes resulting in the severe average lakeshore setback applied to the Property. c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essentia/character of the locality." The lot width variance will not alter the character of the neighborhood. It does not appear that the requested average lakeshore setback variance to permit portions of the new home and elevated terrace will adversely impact views of the lake currently enjoyed by the adjacent property owners. 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 a replacement residence is 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 finro-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 substandard lot width of the Property is 3