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•szL Op CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL O RILZA* NO. 7341 "Esxov- the existing home creates difficulties. While the nature of the hardcover is changing slightly,no increase in overall hardcover is proposed. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The uniquely small lot size,width and location to the lake and roadway within the LR-1C zoning district standards prevent a residential footprint consistent with the neighborhood. The existing deck, awning, and stairs are in disrepair and are unsafe. The proposed deck will occupy the same footprint and give the existing home a safe front entryway. 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 new deck in the same footprint as an existing deck and awning structure. The proposed improvement is designed to fit the character of the neighborhood and existing home. 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 residential 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 and orientation with respect to the lakeshore and adjacent properties creates difficulties which also apply to many of the properties in the same neighborhood. 9. "The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located." The property's substandard size and orientation with respect to the lakeshore and adjacent properties creates difficulties which also apply to many of the properties in the same neighborhood. However the existing home location is unique to this property. 3