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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7 5 a. The property owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls. The request to permit construction of a new home on a substandard lot forward of the average lakeshore setback appears to be reasonable based on the lot of record status, and the location of the neighboring home on the south side with respect to the lakeshore. b. The plight of the landowneris due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The nonconforming lot area, lot width and location with respect to the neighboring home were not created by the homeowner. c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The variances are requested in order to permit construction of a home designed to fit the character of the neighborhood. 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 single family home is an allowed use in the LR -1C 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's substandard size, lack of road frontage, orientation, and the setback from the lake of the adjacent homes creates difficulties for the Owners in redeveloping the Property.