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i 5. 6. A. The principal structure has existed on the lot since before t? 2 adoption of the current zoning ordinance; B. The principal structure oriented to face the private driveway on the west side of the property, not the street; C. The lot is oddly shaped; and D. The topography of the lot makes it difficult to locate accessory structures in the side or rear yard of the principal structure. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this profierty 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 applicant, 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. The City Council has considered this application, including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City Staff, comments by the applicant and the effect of the proposed variances on the health, safety and welfare of the communitv. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER, AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the abo\ e findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances Ifom Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.03. Subdivision 9 (B) and Section 10.03. Subdivision 9 (D) to construct a 239 s.f. detached garage closer to the front property line than the principal residence. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1 Council approval is based on the site plan submitted by the applicant as attached to this resolution as Exhibit B. Any further amendments to the site plan may require further Planning Commission and City Council review. 2.Approval is subject to the following conditions: a) Building permit application must be made for residing of the existing detached garage at the same time application is made for the new detached garage; Page 2 of 5 i