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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 6 8 0 5 garage currently occupies this space, therefore the adjacent properties may not be adversely impacted. The hardcover is also being proposed to remain as the same amount as existing, it seems reasonable to allow this request. The structural coverage increase resulting from the proposed larger garage creates a new encroachment and seems to be a reasonable use. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The location of the garage and hardcover amount were preexisting and not created by the homeowner. c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. "The requested variances have the same setbacks and the same hardcover percentage for this lot. The requested variance will increase the structural coverage on the lot. It seems unlikely that the character of the locality will be impacted by the larger structure on the property. 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. 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." This condition is not applicable, as the use for a detached accessory structure for a garage is an allowed use in the LR -1C District. 7. "The board or council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one -family dwelling as a two-family dwelling." This condition is not applicable. 8. "The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property." The size of the subject property is not conforming to the LRAC area or width standards. 9. "The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located." This site is unique is that there are currently many existing nonconforming encroachments. This lot is small in size for the LRAC District. The applicant is proposing to maintain the existing setbacks for the accessory structure and hardcover which does not apply