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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 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. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the findings noted above, the Orono City Council hereby grants a variance to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.23, Subdivision 5 (B) to permit the construction of second story addition and minor first story addition of the existing residence, such existing structure and additions being 13' from the south side lot line where a 30' side setback is normally required, and being 8' from the north side lot line where a 30' side setback is normally required, subject to the following conditions: 1.Until such time that it is found to be failing, the existing substandard but apparently functional septic system will be allowed to remain "as-is”. 2.If at some future date the septic system is found to be failing, the applicant would be expected to take whatever action is necessary to eliminate such failure. Options at that point might include,but would not be limited to the following: A)extend the trenches, and if extending into Lot 4, this would require legal combination of Lots 4 and 5 at that time; B)if sewer is anticipated in the near future at that date, the existing septic tanks could be used as holding tanks; C)if sewer is not anticipated at that time, a holding tank system could be installed. Page 3 of 8