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4. 5. a. The home, as it currently exists, has a non-conforniing rear yard setback. b. The locations of the septic system and well and the existing footprint of the home constrain alternative locations for additions. c. The additions will have minimal or not impact on the visual density of the surrounding neighborhood. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant and the public, and tlie 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 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. 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 Section 78-420 (b) to allow construction of an addition to the home which consists of an attached garage and living space to be located 32.5 feet from the rear lot line where a 50 foot setback is normally required, subject to the following conditions: I.Council approval is based on the site plan submitted by the applicant and annotated by City staff, attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A. Any amendments to the site plan which are not in conformity with City codes will require further Planning Commission and City Council review. Pt^e 2 of 5 i