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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 66 5 3 tgkES H Opti 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan." The requested variances are residential in nature; reduce the existing hardcover nearest the lake; and are therefore consistent with the residential and lakeshore 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 construction of the garage addition to the home is reasonable on this residential property. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The location of the historic home on the Property 20 feet from the OHWL and less than 30 feet from the side lot line is an existing condition which predates the current regulations as well as the current owner. This criterion is met. c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The garage addition will be screened from views from the lake by the house, will be keeping with the style of the historic home, and will allow for sufficient interior storage of vehicles and residential property maintenance equipment. 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." The Applicant has not requested approvals 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 garage is an appropriate use within this residential zone; this criterion is met. 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. 3