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O CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL yF NO. 7289 kEsH0‘1't The variance requested in order to permit construction of a monument sign will not alter the character of the area within a commercial district.The proposed placement of the sign abutting the road right-of-way is out of character and may pose a safety hazard for vehicular traffic. 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 monument sign is an allowed accessory structure 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." Staff finds that the location of the existing building is peculiar but a reasonable building envelope is available for placement of the monument sign in a conforming location. 9. "The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located."The location of the existing building and substandard street yard does not apply to other properties in the district. 10. "The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant."The new monument sign would be located in the 5'property line setback. The applicant states the existing location of the business and the curve of the right of way creates practical difficulty for the owner in allowing a monument sign. Staff finds the use and enjoyment of the property is currently being met with the existing business and a monument sign is and accessory structure not necessary for the use of the property. 11. "The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort or morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter."The applicant states 3