Resolution 7497 variance addition

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SON-CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL y lq 4 G1 NO. 7497 kESHO for the development of the lot without additional variances. The lot line adjustment between two nonconforming lots that improves some nonconformities is reasonable. This criterion is met. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The substandard size and configuration of the subject properties is not at the result of the current property owner's actions; and c. The variance, ifgranted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The proposed variances supporting the lot line rearrangement will not alter the character of the area.The proposed lot configuration is a more standard and predictable development pattern. The proposed lots will both front on Navarre Lane and will be closer to conformance. 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 substandard lot sizes, substandard lot widths, and existing conditions of the properties are unique and specific conditions. 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." While there are surrounding properties that are similar in size, the location of the existing structures on the property and the shape of the lots are unique to the subject properties. This criterion is met. 3