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AZLOAtO CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL yF �4" NO. 7464 t�'FESHO�� B3."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 request to permit the small home addition entirely within the 75-foot setback and average lakeshore setback appears to be reasonable considering the location of the existing home, the orientation of the neighboring homes to the lakeshore, and the existing mature vegetative screening. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The location of the existing home prevents changes or expansions of the home consistent with the neighborhood. The proposed overall hardcover level is being reduced and the addition will not impact the views of the lake from the neighboring homes. The circumstances are unique to the Property; and c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The variances are requested to permit the construction of a small addition to the home designed as a cantilevered space minimizing impacts on the lake. The location will not impact the neighbor's views of the lake and will fit the character of the neighborhood according to the submitted information. B4."Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." Economic considerations have not been a factor in the variance approval determination. B5."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. B6."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 improvements to a single-family home are allowed within the Shoreland and in the LR-1A District. B7."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. 3