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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7380 3 c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.” The proposed variance will allow the construction of a new detached garage streetward of the principal building. The proposed location meets all required setbacks and is sufficiently screened from neighboring properties and the street. The proposed placement of the detached garage 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 residential use is a permitted use in the LR-1A 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 placement of the existing home is unique to this specific property. This criterion is met. 9. “The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located.” While the surrounding properties are similar in size, the specific location of the existing structures on the property are unique to the subject property. This criterion is met. 10. “The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant.” The existing garage cannot be expanded due to topographical limitations. This criterion is met. 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.” Granting the requested variance will not adversely impact health, safety, comfort, or morals of the community. This criterion is met.