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CITYof ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. ^ 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on August 17, 1992, and recommended approval of the proposed variances based upon the following findings: A. The property is approximately one-third acre in area and subject to 2 acre development standards. « B. The lot is typical in size of the developed surrounding Crystal Bay neighborhood properties. C. A residence has existed on the property since the early 1940's. D. The property is served with sewer and has been assessed a single sewer unit. 4. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to t and do not apply generally to other property n 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. 5. 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 variances on the health, safety and welfare of the community. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of tne above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.28, Subdivision 5 (B) to permit the construction of a new residence structure that will require a^i area variance of 71,018.4 s.f., 1.63 acres or 81%, a width variance of 170' or 53.5%, an east side setback variance of 10' or 33.3%, a west side variance of 13' or 43.3% and a rear setback variance of 31' 6" or 64%. Approval is subject to the following conditions: Page 2 of 4