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4. 5. B The angle of the placement of the house on the property, the location of the 75’ setback to the east and the 30’ existing side setback to the north forces expansion to the south side. C. The proposed addition shall be placed over existing gravel drive. D. Lot coverage will remain at 8.6% where 15% is allowed. E.The proposed improvement is consistent with recent improvements of adjacent homes in the immediate neighborhood. The City Council finds that the conditions existmg on this property are peculiar to it and do not ai;ply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazarc or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable liaruship 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 findings noted above, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances to Municipal Zoning Code Sections 10.28, Subdivision 5 (B) and Section 10.56. Subdivisions 16 (L-1 & 2) to allow construction of a 24 ’ x 30’ addition to the south side of the existing residence and a 6’ x 29 ’ covered entry porch to the west or street side ot the existing residence requiring 10’ or 20% side setback variance and a hardcover variance of 591.5 s.f. or 4 6% within the 75-250’ setback area, subject to the following conditions: Page 2 of 6