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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL G` NO. v 64 `gxESH0 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan."The requested variances are in line with the residential goals within 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 variance requests are residential in nature and are reasonable considering the unique nature of this property as a point into the lake. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The location of the lot or home on the point was not created by the owners. c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The visual impacts resulting from the additional 18" of overhang on the gable ends will not alter the character of the neighborhood. Rather, the home will appear to be aesthetically consistent with the adjacent neighbors. 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties."The Applicants have not requested approval based on economic considerations. 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."A residential home is permitted in the LR-1 C district. 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. 8. "The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property."The Property's location and orientation on the point of Fagerness Point Road is unique to the Property. Due to the nature of the Property on the point the, application of the setback requirements causes a practical difficulty. 3