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CITY O r ORONO RESOLUTIONOF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. G 6 p 6' The variances to permit hardcover and structure is consistent with the priorities outlined in the comprehensive plan to protect lakeshore. The proposal includes screening of the walls from the lake which is further supported by the comprehensive plan. 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 Applicants propose to install retaining wall improvements which are residential in nature and reasonable from a residential scope. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The Applicants have proposed a solution which will protect against failure of the slope. The condition of the existing lake yard slope is not a result of actions by the Applicants. c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The variances to permit hardcover and structure within the 75 foot setback will help to maintain the existing slope stability as well as maintain the character of the locality. The proposed retaining wall is the minimum height necessary to stabilize the slope. 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." The Applicants have not requested consideration based on economic criteria. "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 criteria is not applicable. 5. "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."