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4. 5. B. Mature trees are located along both the East and West property lines, extending past the average lakeshore setback line. The proposed house addition will not block or interfere with the neighbors' views of the lake. D.The applicants have agreed to remove all the plastic underlay within the landscaping areas, a total of approximately 436 square feet. E.The construction of the house addition will not e.xceed the allowable hardcover for the 75' - 250' zone once the plastic is removed, and the total hardcover for this zone after the addition will be 5,221.2 sq. ft. (24.6%). 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 vziriance 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, 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 an average lakeshore yard variance per Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.22, Subdivision 1(B) to permit the construction of a 22' x 24' two-story addition to the home. Approval was subject to the following conditions: Page 2 of 4