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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7371 3 b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The existing house and deck were not constructed by the current property owners. The applicant is requesting the average lakeshore setback variance to expand the existing deck for better use and fit for the current family’s needs; and c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.” The proposed variance resulting in the expansion of a lakeside deck will not alter the character of the locality. The existing deck will be expanded by approximately 205 square feet and will be 7 feet closer to the lake resulting in a 97-foot setback from the OWHL. The expansion is minimal and will not impact the lake views from either neighboring property. The neighbor to the north is screened by a well-established tree line along the property line and the neighbor to the south’s home viewshed is oriented away from the subject property line. All other setbacks including the 75-foot lakeshore setback and hardcover are met. 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 residential home is a permitted 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 existing nonconforming deck and the position of the property in relation to the neighboring homes is unique. The neighbor to the north is screened by a well- established tree line along the property line and the neighbor to the south’s home viewshed is oriented away from the subject property line. This criterion is met.