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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 6648 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 within the 30 foot side setback area appears to be reasonable as the adjacent properties do not appear to be adversely impacted; the mature vegetation and topography separate the Property from the 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 was not the result of actions by the landowner. The neighboring homes are set back sufficiently to allow for light, air, and open space between the homes. c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. " The proposed home will not alter the character of the neighborhood. The existing home plus detached garage to be replaced with the new residence have a frontage width of approximately 52 feet. The structures on adjacent lots are set back 62 feet for the home and 27 feet for the detached garage to the north; and the home to the south is over 84 feet from the property line. 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." The Applicant has not requested consideration based on economics. 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. This criterion is not applicable; the use for a single family home is an allowed use within a residential 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 nonconforming lot area and lot width of