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I •■.• 5. 6. A.The structural coverage on the lot is not a concern nor is hardcover. B.The existing residence is currently located 4.5' from the side yard setback where 10' is required. C.The residence was built prior to current zoning standards. D.Granting of the variance will have no impact on neighboring residences. E.Due to the location of the house and its interior layout, there is no practical way to locate the proposed garage space and master bathroom addition in a conforming location. 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 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 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 a variance to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.24, Subdivision 5 (B) to allow a side yard setback of 4.5' where 10' is required to permit an addition to the existing residence. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1.Council approval is based on the site plan submitted by the applicants attached to this resolution as Exhibit A. Any amendments to the site plan may require further Page 2 of 5