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4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: A. The topography of the lot limits where the accessory structure can be located. The front yard is flat for approximately 25 feet and then becomes very steep. B. The property does not have access from the rear. Navarre Lane is not a heavily traveled street and is the only access to the property. C. The location of 15’ from the front property line and 1 O' from the side property ‘ line will not impact neighboring properties. 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other propert>' 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 applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. 6. 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 10.03, Subdivision 9 (D) and Section 10.25, Subdivision 6(B) to allow the proposed accessory structure to be located nearer the front lot line than the principal building where no accessory structure is allowed and 15' from the front lot line where 30' is required. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1.Council approval is based on the site plan submitted L> li.c- applicant attached to this resolution as Exhibit A. Any amendments to the site plan may require further Planning Commission and City Council review. Page 2 of 5