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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. ________________________ Page 4 of 8 homes creates difficulties for the Applicants in redeveloping the Property consistent with the homes in their neighborhood. 9. “The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located.” There are other properties in the neighborhood with narrow width and sloping topography which are not unique conditions affecting only the Property. 10. “The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant.” The existing garage can be rebuilt, or there is available area for the construction of a new, garage in a conforming location. The Property’s width and topography are not unique conditions affecting only this Property. 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 Applicant states that the variance is necessary to preserve their right to improve the Property. 12. “The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty.” There are options for locating a conforming building on the property; the granting of the requested variance is not necessary to alleviate a practical difficulty and would merely serve as a convenience to the Owner. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ANALYSIS The Council finds that the proposed use at the proposed location is or will be: 1) Consistent with the community management plan; The proposed use is residential in nature and residential use is consistent with the CMP guiding for this neighborhood. 2) Compliant with the zoning code, including any conditions imposed on specific uses as required by article V, division 3 of the City Code; The proposed detached garage improvement including the plumbing fixtures are compliant with the zoning ordinance. 3) Adequately served by police, fire, roads, and stormwater management; The proposed use will be adequately served by existing services and facilities. 4) Provided with an adequate water supply and sewage disposal system; The Property is served by City sewer and water. Staff believes this criterion is met.