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CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ti NO. 7 2 1 7 <br /> � G <br /> -fkESHO <br /> Crystal Bay Road,and adjacent properties creates difficulties.The hardcover <br /> encroachments proposed within the lake yard appear to be reasonable. <br /> b. There are circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner; The <br /> uniquely small lot size, width and location to the lake and roadway within the <br /> LR-1C zoning district standards prevent a residential footprint consistent <br /> with the neighborhood. The proposed hardcover level are unique to the <br /> property to serve the proposed home. and <br /> c. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. The variances <br /> are requested in order to permit construction of an addition to an existing <br /> home designed to fit the character of the neighborhood according to the <br /> submitted information. <br /> 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Economic <br /> considerations have not been a factor in the variance approval determination. <br /> 5. Practical difficulties also include but are not limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight <br /> for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as <br /> defined in Minn. Stat. § 216C.06, subd. 17, when in harmony with Orono City Code <br /> Chapter 78. This condition is not applicable. <br /> 6. The board or the council may not permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under <br /> Orono City Code Chapter 78 for property in the zone where the affected person's land is <br /> located. This condition is not applicable, as single family resident is an allowed use <br /> in the LR-1C District. <br /> 7. The board or council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling <br /> as a two-family dwelling. This condition is not applicable. <br /> 8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such <br /> property or immediately adjoining property. The property's substandard size and <br /> orientation with respect to the lakeshore, Crystal Bay Road, and adjacent properties <br /> creates difficulties which also apply to many of the properties in the same <br /> neighborhood. <br /> 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the <br /> land is located. The property's substandard size and orientation with respect to the <br /> lakeshore, Crystal Bay Road, and adjacent properties creates difficulties which also <br /> apply to many of the properties in the same neighborhood. However the existing <br /> home location unique to this property. <br /> 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a <br /> substantial property right of the applicant. Granting side yard, hardcover and lake <br /> setback variances are necessary for the preservation of the property right of the <br /> applicant. <br /> 11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort or <br /> morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter. Granting the <br /> requested hardcover, side yard and lake setback variances in this unique situation <br /> is not contrary to the intent of the zoning chapter. <br /> 3 <br />