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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7409 3 The total size of the property as well as the agricultural use and conservation easement are unique to the property were not created by the landowner; and c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.” The proposed variance will allow the construction of a new barn, oversized accessory building, 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 barn 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 RR-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 size and use of the lot are unique and specific to this 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.” The property is unique in size and nature to that of the surrounding area. 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 proposed barn must be adjacent to the existing agricultural land and is further limited by the conservation easement placed on the property. The variance is required for the construction of the barn that is over 1,000 sq.ft . This criterion is met.