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RCITYOF0 ONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7400 4'-Es H ov-ti 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan." The variances resulting in a new single-family home is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.The applicant has identified the necessary practical difficulties inherent to the land supporting their requests. The overall reduction in total hardcover bringing the lot into conformance and moving the structure out of the required lakeyard setbacks is also consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. This criterion is met. 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 construction of a new single-family is a reasonable use of the property. The proposed home will be set back further from the lake and the overall hardcover will be reduced.This criterion is met. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The existing house was not built by the current owners. The lot is substandard in area and width.The applicant is proposing to maintain the same rear yard setback,but will bring the new home into compliance with the required lake setbacks.The small lot size,substandard width,and existing improvements are not the result of the current property owner's actions; and c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The proposed variances resulting in the construction of a new home are supported by practical difficulties and will not alter the character of the area. The new home will be further from the lake and the nonconforming rear yard setback will be maintained. There will also be a reduction in overall hardcover which will benefit the surrounding area. 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. § 3