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5. 6. E.The relocation of the garage would eliminate a building located over the property lines with a structure closer to conformance with the intent of the Municipal Code. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not i^ply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variance 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 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, repiorts by City Staff, conunents by the applicants and the effect of the proposed variance 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 Zoning Code Section 10.22, Subdivision 2 and Section 10.56, Subdivision 16 (L) (2) to permit 1,968 s.f. (43.4%) hardcover in the 500-1000' lakeshore setback where 1,816 s.f. (40.3%) exists and 1,575 s.f. (35%) is allowed, and Section 10.25, Subdivision 6 (B) to permit a 5' side setback for a garage where 10' is required to replace a detached garage. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1.Council approval is based on the site plan attached to this resolution as Exhibit A. Any amendments to the site plan may require further Planning Commission and City Council review. Page 3 of 6