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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. ________________________ 5 principal structure. The cabin is allowed to be maintained and replaced in kind. Expansion of an existing non-conforming structure is not a right, however the building envelope is proposed to be lowered, and the proposed expansion is downward and does not impact views of the lake enjoyed by adjacent properties. 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 variance will not adversely impact health, safety, comfort, or morals. 12. “The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty.” The Applicant asserts that the variance is necessary for safety and will not merely serve as a convenience to the owners. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS: Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1279 to allow a minimal into grade expansion of an accessory building to be re-constructed in-kind with respect to location lakeward of the average lakeshore setback, subject to the following conditions: 1. Council approval is based on the entire record, above Findings. 2. The approved project shall conform to the site plan dated 03/18/2020 and building plans submitted by the Applicant and annotated by City staff, attached to this Resolution as Exhibits A & 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 building permit for the new construction and commencing construction of said project. A framing inspection must be completed on the accessory building within one year of the date of Council approval, or the variance will expire on that date (May 11, 2021). 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.