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CITY4 OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL l G NO. 7448gkESH0E The renovation of an existing single-family home is a reasonable use of the property. The proposed changes are minimal. 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 location is 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 variance resulting in the renovation and addition to an existing home is supported by practical difficulties and will not alter the character of the 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. § 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 LR-1B 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 location of the existing home on the lot and the relation of the lot to the neighboring homes is unique and 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." The unique and existing conditions do not apply to other land or structures in the neighborhood or district. 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 home is in a nonconforming location. The proposal will maintain a similar lake setback. Granting the average lakeshore setback allows the property owner to renovate and add on a modest addition to the existing home.This criterion is met. 3