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D CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL A 10111L- q'ESHO G~NO. 7423 The owner's request is reasonable and the minimum necessary to achieve the goal of covering the entry ways. The proposal does not extend any further towards the property lines and meets all other zoning requirements. 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 home on the property was constructed over 50 years ago and predates the current zoning code. The homeowner is not responsible for the placement of the existing home; and c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The proposed covered entryways are minimal and will not impact the character of the home or neighborhood. 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 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 home was constructed prior to the current zoning code and is nonconforming as it relates to front and side setbacks.This condition is peculiar to the subject 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 existing original home on the subject property is a unique condition. This criterion is met. 3