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4. 5. arterial street and carries more traOic than most residential streets in the City. B. The boulder retaining wall around the driveway is necessary to prevent erosion. C. The patio doors need a means to e.xit the residence. D. The lot is confomiing but unusually shaped. K. The structural coverage on the lot is below the allowed 15%. The City Council finds that the conditions e.xisting on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variance will not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air, nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely ser\ e as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or dilTiculty; is necessary to preserv e 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 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 Citv Council hereby grants a variance to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.22, Subdivision 2 and Section 10.56. Subdiv ision 16 (I.)(2) to permit 4.992 s.f. (28 88®/o) hardcover in the 75-250’ lakeshore setback where 3.745 s.f. (22.13®/o) hardcover c.xists and 4,230 s.f. (25®/o) is allowed to permit a ground level deck, second story deck and 2’ x 60' sidewalk from the driveway to the existing residence Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1.Council approval is based on the site plan submitted by the applicant attached to this resolution as Exhibit B. Any amendments to the site plan may require further Planning Commission and City Council review. 2 of 7 i