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. City of Orono Varilnce Application Attachment , <br /> Terry and Suzanne Johnson 543 Park Lane � <br /> • ', • The�ara�e is currentiv located 21.7' from the street. Our nlan would <br /> ; reduce the rear vard setback by 8.6' and,therefore,increase visibility <br /> . when enterin�the street from the lot. <br /> � <br /> 3. "The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the <br /> � locality:' <br /> �` The variances would certainly not alter the essential character of the <br /> . nei�hborhood and the localitv (includin�other, similar nei�hborhoods on <br /> Lake Minnetonka in Orono). The proposed plan is consistent with several <br /> other nroperties in the nei�hborhood, which are well over 15% structural <br /> � hardcover,�reatl_y exceedin�25% hardcover within 75'-250' of the � <br /> shoreline, and have structures that encroach on the reauired setbacks due � <br /> to topo�raphv,small lot sizes, and unique lot shaues. <br /> Also, the nlans accommodate maintainin�a lar�e oak tree on the north <br /> � side of the lot. <br /> � 4. "Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if <br /> ; reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Zoning <br /> ; Chapter." <br /> : Not aaplicable. <br /> � 5. "Undue hardship also includes,but is not limited to,inadequate access to <br /> direct sunlight for solar energy systems.Variances shall be granted for <br /> earth sheltered construction as defined in Minnesota Statutes,Section <br /> 1167•06,Subd. 2, when in harmony with this Chapter." � <br /> Not apnlicable. . <br /> . 6. "The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit � <br /> as a variance any use that is not permitted under this Chapter for <br /> property in the zone where the affected person's land is located:' � <br /> Not auulicable. <br /> � 7. "The Board or Council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a <br /> one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling." ; <br /> Not annlicable. <br /> 8. "The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are <br /> � peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property:' <br /> The lack of structural inte�ritv is peculiar to the current structure on the <br /> u <br /> . 3 property. <br /> The size and shane of the pronertv and the�rade/tonogranhv of the <br /> . propertv and the adioinin�sites is peculiar to the nronertv in relation to <br /> � the adioinin�sites. <br /> ; <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br />