Resolution 7489 variance front entry remodel

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AzLOA/p CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL y NO. 7489 lgkEsHo�`" The location of the existing home prevents changes or expansions of the home consistent with the neighborhood. The proposed overall hardcover level is not changing. The circumstances are unique to the property; and c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The variance requested to permit the modification to the home's entryway and roofline are not visible from the lake and do not expand the footprint or increase hardcover. The proposal will not alter the character of the 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 LR-lA 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 existing home's proximity to the lakeshore and the existing conditions of the site are unique to the site.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 condition of the nonconforming home and site does not apply to other properties in the area.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."Granting the variance is necessary for the preservation of the property rights of the owners.This criterion is met. 11. "The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort or morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter." Granting the requested variance in this unique situation is not contrary to the intent of the zoning chapter.This criterion is met. 3