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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7370 4 216C.06, subd. 2, when in harmony with Orono City Code Chapter 78.” This condition is not applicable. 6. “The board or the council may not permit as a variance any use that is not permitted under Orono City Code Chapter 78 for property in the zone where the affected person's land is located.” This condition is not applicable, as a residential home is a permitted use in the LR-1B District. 7. “The board or council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two- family dwelling.” This condition is not applicable. 8. “The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property.” The substandard size and width of the property along with the existing structures and topographical challenges are unique conditions to this specific property. This criterion is met. 9. “The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located.” While the surrounding properties are similar in size, the specific location of the existing structures on the property and the steep topographical changes are unique to the subject property. This criterion is met. 10. “The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant.”. The current property is served by a steep driveway that is especially unsafe in the winter months. Granting of the application is necessary. This criterion is met. 11. “The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort or morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter.” Granting the requested variances will not adversely impact health, safety, comfort, or morals of the community. This criterion is met. 12. “The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty.” The variances allow for the construction of a new detached garage without a steep driveway. The project will also decrease the overall hardcover on the site bringing it closer to conformance. The proposal is necessary and not out of convenience. This criterion is met. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS: Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-330, 78-1435, 78-1681, and 78-1700 to allow the construction of an accessory structure 10 feet from the rear property line, a 34-foot-wide driveway, and 32.15% total hardcover subject to the following conditions: