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� ���p CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> � �� No. � � � � <br /> y� � <br /> t�'�FSH�4� <br /> a residential zone are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as well as the character of <br /> the neighborhood. <br /> 3. "Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are <br /> practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. `Practical difficulties,' as used in <br /> connection with the granting of a variance, means that: <br /> a. The property owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, <br /> however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official contro/s. <br /> The request to permit construction of an addition to the home, within the 10 foot <br /> side setback appears to be reasonable as the adjacent properties do not appear <br /> to be adversely impacted; the mature vegetation and topography separate the <br /> Property from adjacent neighbors. <br /> b. The plight of the/andowner is due to circumsfances unique to his property not created <br /> by the/andowner. <br /> The shape and size of the Property were not the result of actions by the landowner. <br /> The existing home was constructed as a replacement home as the result of a fire <br /> in approximately 1989; the new home was constructed in approximately 1994 by <br /> the current owner in the location of the previous fire-damaged home. The nearest <br /> structure on the neighboring property to the northwest is a detached one-story <br /> garage and it is set back and oriented sufficiently to allow for light, air, and open <br /> space between the two structures. <br /> c. The variance, if granted, wil!not alter the essential character of the locality." <br /> The proposed addition to the home will not alter the character of the neighborhood. <br /> The proposed post construction will permit existing drainage patterns to be <br /> maintained. Stormwater drainage in this neighborhood is challenging creating a <br /> practical difficulty. <br /> 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical di�culties." Economic <br /> considerations have not been a factor in the variance approval determination. <br /> 5. "Practical difficulties also include but are not limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight <br /> for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as <br /> defined in Minn. Stat. § 216C.06, subd. 2, when in harmony with Orono City Code Chapter <br /> 78."This condition is not applicable. <br /> 6. "The board or the council may not permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under <br /> Orono City Code Chapter 78 for property in the zone where the affected person's land is <br /> located." This condition is not applicable, as the use for a residence is an allowed use in <br /> the LR-1 B District. <br /> 3 <br />