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� �o�r0 <br /> C ITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> � � <br /> � �` 64 �� T <br /> `� G1 N O. <br /> `�K£SHO�� <br /> c) The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the <br /> locality. The proposed use is consistent with the underlying zoning <br /> district and camprehensive plan. The official controls of the City <br /> contemplated single family residential homes in this area. <br /> The Applicants propose to build a home on a 50' lot which is the same <br /> width as the two lots to the south which each have a house constructed on <br /> them. The neighborhood has other lots that are 50' in width with single <br /> family homes located on them. <br /> The Applicants' lot has a sewer stub which is typically associated with a <br /> buildable lot. <br /> The lot to the north still has an unobstructed view of the lake because of <br /> the vacant riparian lot they own. The neighbors to the north are not entitled <br /> to an unobstructed view of the lake through a property owned by someone <br /> else. The Applicants are building the home in conformance with all height <br /> and massing restrictions required by the code. Further, the lot to the north <br /> is situated on a hill and will have a sight line over the proposed house. <br /> d) Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. <br /> The Applicants are applying to build a home on a single lot. The variance <br /> application is not intended to avoid, or minimize, any financial <br /> responsibilities of the Applicants. <br /> e) Practical difficutties also include but are not limited to inadequate <br /> access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be <br /> granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in Minn. Stat. <br /> 216C.06, subd. 2, when in harmony with this chapter. Not applicable. <br /> f) The board or the council may not �ermit as a variance any use that is <br /> not permitted under this chapter for property in the zone where the <br /> affected person's land is located. Residential homes are allowed in this <br /> zoning district. Not applicable. <br /> g) The board or council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a <br /> one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling. Not applicable. <br /> h) The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are <br /> peculiar to such propert}� or immediately adjoining pro�erty. The <br /> present situation is peculiar to the Applicants' lot because the average <br /> lakeshore setback is being calculated utilizing the house on the nonriparian <br /> lot to the north. The Applicants would not have had a way of knowing that <br /> Page 3 of 9 <br /> i�s�sb�, <br />