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p CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��tq �� NO. 7505 KES H O¢ feet away from the OHWL and is unlikely to impact neighboring views of the lake. The proposal preserves the intent of the ordinance by not disrupting any neighboring lake views. This criterion is met. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The location of the neighboring homes is out of the control of the homeowner. The applicant is requesting the average lakeshore setback variance to construct an expanded deck to a more reasonable size; and c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The proposed variance resulting in a new, expanded lakeside deck will not alter the character of the locality. The project will meet the 75-foot lake setback, meet hardcover requirements and limit impact to the neighbors. 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-1C 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 position of the property in relation to the neighboring homes is unique. The neighboring properties will not have their lake view impacted by the proposed deck.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 request is specific to this property as it relates to the existing conditions of the site and position of the home.This criterion is met. 3