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5. B A rcsidctire Iiad existed on the prof *riy for over 40 years until it was destroyed in a fire in 1989. C.The size and width of the lot is consistent with otter properties within the Highwood Road neighborhood. D.The original residence was located 13’ from the street lot line and 3’ from the west side lot line. The new principal structure will be located 23’ from the street lot line and a deck 14’ from the street lot line and 3’ from the west side lot line. The City CouiKil Finds that the conditions existing on this property are pecuim 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 otter 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 right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent ot 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, comment 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 variances to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.25. S^ivision 5 (B> » 0*™“ the construction of a new residence requiring a lot area vanaiKe of ” width variance of 60 ’ or 43*. a street setback vanance of 21 or 60% and a side selba variance of 7 ’ or 70%. subject to the foUowing conditions; Page 2 of 4 1