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3. 4. 5. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on June 17, 1996 and recommended unanimous approval of tlie proposed variances based upon the following unique findings and hardships: A.The existing structure placed on property prior to the current two acre zoning standards. B. t The shape of lot and location of residence on property. Applicant installed a new mound septic system in 1993. The proposed improvement will not have an impact on the e.xisting septic system. D.The City has received no negative comments from adjacent neighbors iioliried of the current proposed improvement. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property a*- • .ar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning d* .i; that granting the variances 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 applicant, 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. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant 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 and hardships, the Orono City Council hereby grant variances to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.23, Subdivision 6 (B) to permit the construction of a family room addition and entr^ addition granting a 20' or 40% variance for the family room addition and an 8' or 16% variance for the entr>' addition. Approval is subject to the following conditions: Page 2 of 4 .. J.