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The Orono Planning Conunission reviewed this application on September 17, 2001 and on a vote of 7 to 0 recommended approval of the proposed variances based upon the following findings: A. The structural coverage on the lot is increasing to 2.230 8 s.f (4.9*i) but still well below the allowed 15%. B. The existing residence was built in its present location, prior to current zoning ordinances. C. The adjacent properties are not affected by the roof extension. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City stalT, comments by the applicant and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on Uiis property arc 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 memly 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. CONCLI SIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants uficr-lhe- fact variances to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.27. Subdiv ision 5(B) to allow a side yard setback of 47 where 50’ is required and a front yard setback of 35.5’ where 100’ is required to permit construction of a 3’ roof overhang above the front entrance, subject to the following conditions: Page 2 of 5