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5. 6. 7. F.The average lakeshore setback variance is justified by the conclusion that existing views of the lake enjoyed by neighboring property owners will not be encroached upon by the proposed screen porch. G. The pool house has existed in its present location since at least 1994. 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 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 difilculty; is necessaiy^ to preser\e 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. The City Council finds that granting conditional use permits to allow construction of a guest house and to allow plumbing in an accessory building will not to be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the public, would not adversely affect light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties, nor will it depreciate surrounding property values and that the proposed level of use of the property will be in keeping with the intent and objectives of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Platming 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 Code Sections 10.03, Subdivision 12 to permit the pool house to be located 9.3' from the principal structure where 10' is required; Section 10.22, Subdivision 1(B) to permit construction of a screen porch which encroaches 15' into the average lakeshore setback; a conditional use permit to allow the guest house per Section 10.20, Subdivision 3(G); Page 3 of 7 L