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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 6776 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 specific topography of the property the vegetation coverage and the orientation of the house do not allow for the most adequate access to direct sunlight except for the proposed location. 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located. The specific topography of the property the vegetation coverage and the orientation of the house do not allow for the most adequate access to direct sunlight except for the proposed location. 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. The granting of the proposed variance is in accordance with the intent the city's land use plan, "Private stewardship of land and resources is preferable to inflexible public control." 11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort or morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter. The granting of the proposed variance is in accordance with the intent of the zoning code. 12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. The granting of the proposed variance will provide the best access to direct sunlight attainable within the property CONCLUSIONS. ORDER AND CONDITIONS: Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-1379 to allow a ground mounted solar array, subject to the following conditions: 1. Council approval is based on the entire record, above Findings. 2. The approved project shall conform to the approved site plan submitted by the Applicant and annotated by City staff, attached to this Resolution as Exhibits B. 3. Any amendments to the plans which are not in conformity with City codes may require further Planning Commission and City Council review. 4. Authorities granted by this resolution run with the Property not with the Applicant, but are permissive only and must be exercised by obtaining a permit and commencing construction. A footing inspection must be completed within one year of the date of Council approval, or the variances will expire on that date (July 10, 2018). 5. Violation of or non-compliance with any of the terms and conditions of this resolution may result in the termination of any authority granted herein.