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p CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> G NO. 7414 <br /> 'IkESHO0' <br /> home away from the lake are in line with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. This criterion is <br /> met. <br /> 3. "Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical <br /> difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. `Practical difficulties,'as used in connection with <br /> the granting of a variance,means that: <br /> a. The property owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, <br /> however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls. <br /> The construction of a new single-family home is a reasonable use of the property. The <br /> proposed home is over 2,000 square feet smaller in footprint than the existing home and <br /> there is an overall reduction in hardcover.This criterion is met. <br /> b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the <br /> landowner. <br /> The existing house was not built by the current owners. The existing conditions of the lot <br /> including the location of the existing structures and improvements were not created by the <br /> new landowner.Additionally,the topography and vegetation further limit the placement of <br /> a new home and that is not a circumstance created by the landowner;and <br /> c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." <br /> The proposed variances resulting in the construction of a new single-family home is <br /> supported by practical difficulties and will not alter the character of the area.The proposed <br /> home is smaller in size and the overall hardcover is reduced. The setbacks from the lake <br /> remain similar to that of the existing home and improvements. The average lakeshore <br /> setback is also conforming for this property. This criterion is met. <br /> 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." Economic considerations <br /> have not been a factor in the variance approval determination. <br /> 5. "Practical difficulties also include but are not limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar <br /> energy systems.Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as defined in Minn.Stat. § <br /> 216C.06, subd. 2, when in harmony with Orono City Code Chapter 78." This condition is not <br /> applicable. <br /> 6. "The board or the council may not permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under Orono City <br /> Code Chapter 78 for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located." This condition <br /> is not applicable,as a residential home is a permitted use in the RR-1B District. <br /> 3 <br />