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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7492 3 b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The existing sign size and 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 a new sign of the same size and location will not alter the character of the locality. A digital display sign for a place of worship is common and will be used to display mass times, events, and other important messages. There will be no animation or blinking lights and is not visible from neighboring residential properties. The church is located on a major roadway abutting the City’s commercial district (Navarre). The proposed sign would be in line with the character along Shoreline Drive. 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 sign is permitted on the subject property. 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 size and composition of the existing sign is unique and specific to the 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 properties 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 sign is in need of replacement. The manual changeable 49