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3. 5. approximately 0.52 aca*s(0.SI acre dry buildable). The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on October 15.2001 and reconmiendcd approval by a vote of 7 to 0. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: A.The property consists of three lots legally combined and extremely undersized for the RR-IB zoning district, but similar in size to nearby developed lots in the Minnetonka Bluffs neighborhood. B.The adjacent properties are developed, therefore there is not any additional land available to met* the zoning requirements. C. D. E. The steep topography of the lot mokes placement of the residence dilVicult. forcing it into the north half of the lot. 'I'he proposed residence does meet City ordinance standards for structural lot coverage. The proposed residence di>es meet city ordinance requirements for hardcover in the 500-1000 ’ setback zone. Driveway access will be approved by the Public Serv ices Director. 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 will not adversely aflect tralTic 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 dilTiculty; 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 Page 2 of 8