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-% • *1^ E. The lot is severely impacted by required setbacks from the defined top of the bluff and bluff impact zones. The legal building envelope is defined at approximately 22 ’ in depth at 100’ length. The 22 ’ envelope was to provide not only envelope for the principal structure but all accessory structures needed to serve a two-story residence. The residential construction as proposed will minimize any negative impact upon the steeper topographies to the north and the east. 4. 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 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 alle ate 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. 5. 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 findings noted above, the Orono City Council hereby grants a variance to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.24, Subdivision 5 (A) to permit construction of a new residence on an undeveloped parcel to be located 25 ’ from the street lot line and approving a street setback variance of 10’ or 29%, subject to the following conditions: 1. Upon application for a building permit, the following shall be included: Page 2 of 5