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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 6597 3. "Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. 'Practical difficulties,' as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that: 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 to permit construction of portions of the proposed home lakeward of the average lakeshore setback line appears to be reasonable;the mature vegetation and topography separate the Property from the immediately adjacent neighbors. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The sub -standard size of the Property is not the result of actions by the Applicants. The neighboring home to the north is set back further from the lake than most of the surrounding homes resulting in the severe average lakeshore setback applied to the Property. c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. " The minor nature of the lot area and lot width variances will not alter the character of the neighborhood. It does not appear that the requested variance to permit portions of the new home lakeward of the average lakeshore setback line will adversely impact views of the lake currently enjoyed by the adjacent property owners. 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." The Applicants have not requested consideration for economic reasons. 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 criterion 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." Construction of a single family residence on the Property in a residential zone is consistent with the Zoning Code and the Comprehensive Plan. 7. "The board or council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one -family dwelling as a two-family dwelling." This criterion is not applicable.