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� , <br /> ' � . . <br /> Cit� of ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> • NO. 2923 <br /> • • - • • <br /> C) The only f easible location for an expansion of the <br /> existing structure is to the west and the vacation of. <br /> the northern portion of Kelly Avenue does not appear <br /> feasible and would require a comprehensive planning <br /> study of the entire area. <br /> 4. The City Counci 1 f inds that the conditions existing on <br /> this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally <br /> to other property in this zoning district; that granting the <br /> variances would not adversely affect traffic conditions, <br /> light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to <br /> " neighboring property; would not merely serve as a <br /> convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate <br /> a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to <br /> preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; and <br /> would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning <br /> Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br /> 5. The City Council has considered this application <br /> . including the findings and recommendations of the Planning <br /> Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant <br /> and the effect of the proposed variances on the health, <br /> safety and welfare of the community. <br /> CONCLDSIONS, ORDffit AND CONDITIONS <br /> Based upon one or more of the findings noted above, the <br /> Orono City Council hereby grants variances to Municipal Zoning <br /> Code Sections 10.42, Subdivision 7 (G) and 10.61, Subdivision 10 <br /> (0) to permit the construction of a 47'x120' addition to the <br /> principal structure, a 28'x12' receiving dock, and a retaining <br /> wall at a maximum height of 17' along the west side of the <br /> receiving and delivery ramp, subject to the following conditions: <br /> 1. Council to direct staff to make the necessary amendments <br /> to the official zoning map and legal descriptions of the <br /> zoning district boundaries to include 50' corridor along the <br /> southern boundary of the existing B-3 zone, the remaining <br /> 100' of the southern portions of the property are to remain <br /> in the LR-1B zoning district. <br /> 2. Approval is based on improvements shown on p lans <br /> submitted to the Orono Council by Planmark dated 10/10/90, <br /> revised 2/1/91, subject to the following conditions: <br /> A) Applicant shall agree to provide natural <br /> screening/plantings along southern boundary along <br /> detention pond where certain land alterations may <br /> require the removal of existing vegetation and trees. <br /> page 2 of 5 <br />