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��p CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUI�JCIL y� G�� No. 6 8 7 6 t`�KES H�4� Owner combined two PIDs in an attempt to make Property more conforming. This criterion is met; and c. The variance, if granted, will not a/ter the essential character of the locality." The proposed home will be commensurate with the homes in the neighborhood and will not alter the character of the neighborhood. This criterion is met. 4. "Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties." Economic considerations have not been a factor in the variance approval determination. This criterion is met. 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 single family home is an allowed use in the LR-1 B 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 lot area, lot width, setback, hardcover and lot coverage standards applying to the Property are similar to those of other properties in the neighborhood, and there are many similar sized developed lots in the neighborhood. This criterion is met. 9. "The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located." The standards applicable to the Property apply to all other property in the neighborhood; however, in order to be allowed the 35% hardcover that other developed similar-sized lots are afforded, a variance to lot area and width is required. This criterion is met. 10. "The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant." In the opinion of staff, the property rights of the owner will be diminished if the lot area and lot width variances are not granted, as the new residence would not be able to be developed, nor will it be permitted the 35% hardcover level that neighboring similar-sized lots are allowed. This criterion is met. 3