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0, 4. A.The existing residence structure was constructed in 1959 prior to the current 5 acre zoning standards for residential development within this area. B Mature pine trees border the property along the front and side yards so that the view from neighbo»-.ng homes will not be affected year round. The setback of the improved residence is consistent with the street setbacks of the majority of older residential structures located along Orchard Park Road. D.Based on the interior layout of the west side of the residence, the garage cannot be moved 4’ back to remain in line with the street setback of the principal structure because of the impact upon the internal access from the attached garage to the principal structure. 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 variance 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 conununity. 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 27, Subdivision 5 (B) to permit the construction of a 23’x33 ’ garage addition and 4’xl2 ’ entry addition approving a 28.3’ or 28.3% street setback variance, subject to the following conditions: Page 2 of 5