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4. 5. B. The site plan indicated the proposed setback 30' to the side property lines, 50' to the rear property line and 120' to the front property line, which meets the minimum requirements of the RR-IB zoning district. C. The lot can be developed without the need for further variances. D. There is no additional land to combine witb the property. The City Council finds that the coiiditions 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 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 difficulty; is necessary to preserve 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 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 City Council hereby grants a variance to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.28, Subdivision 5 (B) to allow new residential construction on a 1.038 acre lot where 2 acre.s is required and having a lot width of 162 feet where 200 feet is required. 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 A. Any amendments to the site plan may require further Planning Commission and City Council review. 2.It is the intent of the City Council that variances to develop the lot would not be looked upon favorably. Page 2 of 5