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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 6797 single family residence in a residential zone are consistent with 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: 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 request to permit construction of the home in the proposed location, within the side setback and lakeward of the average lakeshore setback and 75' lake yard setback, appears to be reasonable as the property's narrow shape creates a difficulty and owners are not encroaching closer to the lake then the footprint of the existing home. a. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The substandard width of the property is not a result of actions by the landowner. The setback encroachments are not increasing closer to the property lines. b. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. " The lot width variance will not alter the character of the neighborhood. It does not appear that the average lakeshore setback and 75' lake yard setback variances to permit the new home and enclosed deck for a screen porch will adversely impact views of the lake currently enjoyed by the adjacent property owners. Additionally, the requested side setback variance and crowding principle structure setback does not create an increased encroachment to the property lines. 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." Economic considerations have not been a factor in the variance approval determination. 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 condition is not applicable.