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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7465 4 8. “The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property.” The substandard lot size, substandard lot width, and existing conditions of the property are unique conditions to this specific property. This criterion is met. 9. “The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located.” The subject property is smaller in size than most of the neighboring properties. Additionally, the location of the existing structures on the property are unique to the subject property. This criterion is met. 10. “The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant.” The existing detached garage is in a nonconforming location and proposed to remain. The proposal is to connect the existing detached garage to the new home and thus requiring primary building setback variances. Without the approval of the front and side yard setback variances, the applicant would not be able to connect to the existing building. This criterion is met. 11. “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.” Granting the requested variances will not adversely impact health, safety, comfort, or morals of the community. This criterion is met. 12. “The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty.” The variances allow for the construction of a new home that is connected to an existing building on site. The new home is designed to meet all other setbacks and restrictions of the zoning district. Without the approval of the front and side yard setback variances, the existing detached garage structure could not be connected to the home. The site is substandard in both size and width and requires a creative design. This criterion is met. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS: Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-350 to allow the construction of a new single family home with exceptions to lot area, lot width, a 20 foot front yard setback and a 2.4 foot side yard setback subject to the following conditions: 1. Council approval is based on the entire record, above Findings. 2. The approved project shall conform to the attached site plan and building plans submitted by the Applicant and annotated by City staff (hereinafter the “Plans”), attached to this Resolution as Exhibits A & B. 147