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p CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL i* G NO. 7397 q'ESH0'' ' B9."The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located." Many of the original cabins and homes in this neighborhood have been reconstructed. The existing original home on the Property is a unique condition. B10."The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant." The proposed 8'x 8' deck is necessary as it preserves the owner's right of use and enjoyment of the Property. B11."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."The variance will not impair health, safety, comfort or morals and will not be contrary to the zoning chapter. B12."The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty."The variance requested is necessary as the home is constructed at the building setback line. The Applicant has indicated that the proposed deck will be appropriately sized to accommodate the necessary access ramp and will not merely serve as a convenience. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS: Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-350 to allow construction of an 8' x 8' front stoop/deck to be constructed 22 feet from the front property line where a 30-foot setback is required; subject to the following conditions: C1.Council approval is based on the entire record, above Findings. C2.The approved project shall conform to the site plan and building plans submitted by the Applicant and annotated by City staff, attached to this Resolution as Exhibits A & B. C3.Any amendments to the plans which are not in conformity with City codes may require further Planning Commission and City Council review. C4.Authorities granted by this resolution run with the Property not with the Applicants, but are permissive only and must be exercised by obtaining a building permit for the new construction and commencing construction of said project. A building permit must be obtained within one year of the date of Council approval, or the variance will expire on that date (September 11, 2024). C5.Violation of or non-compliance with any of the terms and conditions of this resolution may result in the termination of any authority granted herein. 4