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A. The structure within the 50' setback has been in existence since 1971; B. The proposed addition does not increase the footprint of the existing building nor further encroach into the SO' setback; C. Although Railroad Avenue is a platted street, it is not in use as a street at this point. 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 will 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 neccssaiy to prcser\ e a substantial property right of the applicants; and w ould be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. The City Council has considered this application, including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City Staff, comments by the applicants and the effect of the proposed variances on the health, safety and welfare of the community. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER, AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.23, Subdivision 6 (B) to add a second stor>' on the most southwesterly portion of the existing principal structure, 20.6' from the side street lot line where 50'is required. Approval is subject to the following conditions: I.Council approval is based on the site plan submitted by the applicant as attached to this resolution as Exhibit A. Any amendments to the plans may require further Planning Commission and City Council review. 2.Approval is subject to the following condition: a) application for combination of lots 1,2, and 3 with the existing homestead (lots 4, 5, and 21) must be made prior to issuance of a building permit. Page 2 of 5