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5. e. Due to the location of the garage any additions or alterations to the south or west sides of the garage require variances. f. Over half of the existing garage is located within 7S’ of the lake on the west side of the property. A variance is required to change any portion of the structure within 75* of the lake. g. The applicants have agreed to remove portions of nonconforming hardcover and structure in conjunction with setback variance approvals for zoning file #05-3078. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. 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 Sections 78-350(b) and 78-1288 to allow construction of a half story garage additions with a steeper pitched roof 69 ’ from the western OHWL of Lake Minnetonka and 2.5* fh)m the north side lot line, subject to the following conditions: 1. Council approval is based on the site plan submitted by the applicants and annotated by City staff, attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A consistent w;th approvals associated with zoning file 05-3078. Any amendments to the site plan which are not in conformity with City codes will require further Planning Commission and City Council review. Page 3 of 6 J ■I