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4. 5. of the requested renewal variance to allow the bam to remain on the property absent a principal structure but recommended approval of accessory structure variances to allow the bam based on the following findings: a. The bam is over 100 years old. b. The bam holds historical significance in the area, although recognizing that it is not listed on the historical registry of the MN Historical Society. c. The reduction in size required to eliminate the need for variances would lessen any historical significance the bam may currently have. 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 variances 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 variances would not Aversely a^ect trafhc 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 applicants; 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 variances to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1434 (1) & (2) to allow the existing bam, currently located at 2885 Little Orchard Way, to remain in its current size of 1,152 square feet, 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 B. Any Page 2 of 5 J