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-ONp CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ti� NO. 7 2 1 3 C4kESHO 10. "The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant." The Property is located in a residential district but has operated historically as a seasonal camp for children of all abilities. Each specific variance request is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of all campers as has been described above. 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 use of the Property, along with all other proposed elements in the Camp TEKO Master Plan, are intended to improve the health, safety, comfort, and morals of all users compared to the camp as it currently exists. 12. "The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty." The Applicants have requested the variances necessary to support and improve accessibility and their camp use with minimal impact to the surrounding area. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS: Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances from Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1279 to allow an 87 square foot footprint expansion and a 2.6 foot height expansion for a portion of the Boat Building within the 75-foot setback; and Section 78-1680 to allow reorientation of the seasonal boardwalk and a footprint expansion of the Boat Building resulting in 1593 square feet of hardcover in this location within the 75-foot setback where 1599.5 square feet currently exists, 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 and building plans dated 08/18/2021 submitted by the Applicants 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 Applicants, but are permissive only and must be exercised by obtaining a building permit for the new construction and commencing construction of said project. A building permit must be obtained within one year of the date of Council approval, or the variance will expire on that date (23 August 2022). 5