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�o�o C ITY O�F �RONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL y `` b626 � G~ NO. r"�kFsxo��` 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 fo use the property in a reasonab/e manner, however, the proposed use is nof permitted by the official controls. The request to permit construction on a substandard property with portions of the proposed home to be located within the front and rear yard setbacks, yet maintaining a consistent 10' side yard separation and setback from the road consistent with the neighbors, appears to be reasonable. � b. The plighf of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by fhe landowner. The sub-standard size of the Property is not the result of actions by the Applicant. The home on the Property will be placed in the same orientation as the neighboring home to the north with a 10' side setback and "back yard" area to the rear. c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The lot area variance or rear and front setback variances will not alter the character of the neighborhood. It does not appear that the requested variances will adversely impact the adjacent property owners. The designation of the south boundary line as the front property line is not perceptible to the neighborhood, especially while the house is oriented to the NW, toward the defined street side yard. 2. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." The Applicant has not requested consideration for economic reasons. 3. "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. 4. "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." Construction of a single family residence on the Property in a residential zone is consistent with the Zoning Code and the Comprehensive Plan. 3