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.� o,�,. �� O , O CITY of ORONO � �+ RESOLUTION OF JFJ,�8CI�COUNCIL "�',� �,�' d U G NO. ��kE3H�g'� f. Resolution No. 3571 granted a hardcover variance to the Property to allow the equivalent of 4,955 square feet of hardcover within the 75-foot to 250-foot setback zone. g. The Property has an existing lake access stair accounting for approximately 40 square feet which will remain. h. The proposed garage addition is proposed to be constructed over existing driveway hardcover and will not cause an increase from the existing hardcover level on the Property. i. The Applicant's request is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance. j. The Applicant has demonstrated that enforcing the average lakeshore setback ( provision of the Zoning Ordinance deprives the Applicant of the reasonable use of their property. � 6. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 7. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in 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 practical 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. 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 78-1279(6) to allow construction of roof dormers on the existing home ahead of the average lakeshore setback; and a variance to Orono � Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1288 to allow rearrangement of hardcover within the 75-foot to 250-foot zone resulting in no net increase to allow 29.9% (4,955 square feet) hardcover where Page 3 of 5