Resolution 7606 Variance Second Story 1390 Rest Point Rd

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icLO4i CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL y�� G NO. 7606 q'ESHOIti B3."Variances may be granted when the applicant for he variance establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ori'inance. 'Practical difficulties,' as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means hat: 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 for variances to expand the home with a 2nd story over the existing footprint (within the setbacks) appears to be reasonable, considering the location and orientation of the subject home, the eighboring homes, and the substandard size of the Property. The ad itions should not adversely impact the view of the lake for the neighbors compa ed to the existing condition. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The location of the home results in limited options for additions. The addition to the home over the existing footprint should not impact the view of the lake for the neighbors. The orientation of the roof and the conforming side yard setbacks will allow more air and open space between the subject home and neighboring homes. The circumstances are unique to the Property, and c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the ssential character of the locality." The variances are requested to permit the co struction of a 2nd story over the home, with no footprint expansions, that will not adversely impact the character of the neighborhood. 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." 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 for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located." This condition is not applicable, as a single-family home is an allowed use in the LR-1 B 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