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BOAT CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ti� NO. 7003 `-kESHO not appear to be reasonable as there is adequate space within the property at a conforming setback to construct the garage. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The Owner can legally replace the existing nonconforming buildings at the existing setback and footprint. The Owner's desired placements of the buildings within the lake and bluff setback are created by the landowner. The implementation of the Master Plan for a camp use are unique to the use of the property and allowing an extended variance and condition use permit timeline to 5 years is reasonable; c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The setback variances resulting new buildings within the lakeyard and bluff setbacks may adversely alter the sensitive natural environment of the area. The deadline extension of 5 years to implement the Mater Plan will not adversely impact the character of the area since it will be improving the current camp use. 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 a religious day camp is an allowed conditional use in the LR-1B 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 property has many unique features with multiple wetlands, steep slopes, bluffs and a unique shoreline which different from the neighboring property owners. There are many layers of rules and regulations to protecting the unique land features on the property. Due to the large size of the property the improvements being made shall meet the setback requirements. Page 4 of 8