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-SZLO CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL �� 1011L EsHO NO. 7221 `�/ �� 3. "Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. `Practical difficulties,' as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that: 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 the connecting addition to the home and minor upward expansion of the garage within the setbacks is reasonable; additionally, the small connection limits potential massing impacts to neighbors. This criterion is met. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The Applicant proposes to reconstruct the nonconforming garage with an improved 3.5 foot setback from the side lot line with a 5.9 foot addition connecting it to the home and partial second story to improve the livability and functionality for the owners. The owners want to maintain the character of the existing home within the neighborhood; and c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The requested variances will not result in the home being out of character with the neighborhood; and will result in minor expansions within the rear and side setbacks. The new encroachments of the home addition and second story will not alter the character of the locality. This criterion is met. 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 residence and residentially-scaled improvements are allowed within the LR-1 B 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. 3