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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7 j9kFSHo�� I Property are not uncommon in the surrounding neighborhood. The Applicant is building more centrally on the Property than the existing home. The existing substandard setback to the south lot line will be improved (setback increased)with the proposed home. 9. "The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located." The proposed home will be generally in line with the neighboring homes with respect to size and setback. 10. "The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant."This criterion has been met. 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." Granting the requested variances will not adversely impact health, safety, comfort, or morals; nor will it be contrary to the intent of the 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 substandard size and width of the Property combined with the 2-acre district setbacks create practical difficulties affecting the Property;the variances are necessary and not merely serve as a convenience to the Owner. 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 Section 78-305 to allow the following: 1. A 30.2 foot setback from the front/street lot line (Tonka Avenue) where a 50 foot setback is required; 2. A 40 foot setback from the north side street lot line (undeveloped Brook Street) where 50 foot setbacks are required; 3. Redevelopment of a 0.43 acre property where 2.0 acres is required; and 4. Redevelopment of a property with 150 feet in width where 200 feet is required, subject to the following conditions: 1. Council approval is based on thesurvey dated 09/27/16 and building plans submitted by the Applicants and annotated by City staff, attached to this Resolution as Exhibits A& B. Any amendments to the plans which are not in conformity with City codes may require further Planning Commission and City Council review. 2. Authorities granted by this resolution run with the Property not with the Applicant, but are permissive only and must be exercised by obtaining a building permit for the new construction and commencing construction of said project. A framing inspection must be 4