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� i . �O� VO C ITY OF ORON RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COU CIL y`�� .�'`� iv o. 6 6 3 � �'� xFSHo� 'I B3. "Variance5 may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there � e practical d fficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. `Practical difficulties,'�as used in con�ection with the granting of a variance,means that: i. The' property owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonab�e man�er,however,the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls." ii. The I�light of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property n t creat�d by the landowner." iii. The�ariance,if granted,will not alter the essential character of the locality." The property owner is proposing to use the property in a reasonable manner but the specific locat�on and size aspects of the request are not permitted by the Zoning Code. With respect',to lot area and width,the substandard lot in single separate ownership is a circumstan�e inherent to the lot and not created by the landowner. Unti12011, a single family',residence existed on the property and prior to 2008, the properiy also contained a �econd accessory structure wluch yielded structural coverage greater than is currehtly proposed. The setback variances are a function of the RR-1B District setbadks being appropriate for the standard 2-acre RR-1B lot, but extremely '', limiting when ,applied to smaller existing lots of record. There are both smaller and I� larger developed lots in the immediate neighborhood. The character of the '', neighborhood �s not likely to be significantly altered by construction of the proposed ', home. B4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute ractical difficulties." Economic �I P considerations I�ave not been a factor in tLe variance approval determination. �I B5. "Practical difficu�ties 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. 5tat. §216C.06,subd.2,when in harmony with Orono City Code Chapter 78." Tlus conditi�on is not applicable. �I B6. "The board or the council may not permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under Orono City Code iChapter 78 for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located." This co�dition is not applicable, as the use for a single family residence is an allowed use in the',RR-1B District. B7. "The boazd or coun�cil may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling I, as a two-family dw�lling." This condition is not applicable. B8. "The special condit�ons applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immedi�tely adjoining property." The substandard lot area and width are i common in the Mi�netonka Bluffs neighborhood, where many existing homes do not I Page 4 of 7 �� i