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r iik». oV.'i'* ‘■''SS'It?: City of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 2123 H) The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. I) The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. J) The granting of the proposed variances will not in anyway impair the health, safety, comfort, morals, or any other respect by contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code. K) That the granting of such variances will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demostrable hardship or difficulty. 10. Variances were granted on February 27, 1984, per Resolution No. 1607 and renewed on January 13, 1986 per Resolution No. 1904. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed the current application for renewal on January 20, 1987 and found that the findings stated in the previous approval resolutions are still valid. 11. 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 variances on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 12. 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 variances 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. COICLOSIOMS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances to the Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.25, Subdivision 6 (B) to permit the construction of a new residence on a property 16,748 square feet in area or 77% of the required 21,780 square feet (1/2 acre) and with a lot width of 55 feet or 55% of the required 100 feet of lot width, subject to the following conditions; 1. The detached garage located within the right-of-way of Casco Circle is a non-conforming structure and subject to all pertinent municipal ordinances for non-conforming structures. Page 3 of 6