Hi Lantirn,
Neither the gradient is excessive, neither the offset is excessive.
Would you circle?
In the case of LGSR VOR DME I would land "straight ahead" RWY 34 (Straight-in-Landing is not prohibited).
The VOR is physically to the East of the runway and the ideal approach would be from the West side of the extended centreline (not permitted due to terrain). Since the approach doesn't meet the requirements below, then only circle to land minima are published.
"6. Circling Approaches (General)
6.1 When is a circling approach published?
6.1.1 A circling MDA will normally be shown for a straight-in approach procedure to permit circling to other runways. However, where any of the requirements for a runway approach cannot be met, only a circling approach is published. These requirements are:
Final approach course is not within the alignment criteria;
Final approach gradient is too steep;
Obstacles above the VSS (see Section 8.2.4); and
Runway is not surveyed to the required standard."