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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUN CIL N O. --------- Property is minimal. The adjacent properties will not be adversely impacted , and the location of the Garage is marginally visible from the lake. 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 Garage was chosen due to the ability to limit visible impact from the lake , and while it could have been constructed in a conforming location ; excessive development evident when viewed from the lake is not consistent with the comprehensive plan . This criterion is met. c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. " It is unlikely the location of the Garage in the existing location will alter the character of the locality. 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 300 square foot detached accessory building is an allowed use in the RS District. 7. "The board or counc il 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 condit ions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property." The home is situated on the top of the hill on the Property. The grade drops in all directions away from the home. The Garage would likely be more visible from the lake if it were to be constructed to conform based on the topography . This criterion is met. 9. ''The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in wh ich the land is located ." The specific topographic site conditions on the Property no not apply to other adjacent properties . This criterion is met. 3