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high humidity in the greenhouse adjacent to the bedroom is beneficial to reduce the impact of arthritis. 12. The existing 1949 house is as close as 57' to Lake Minnetonka which was permitted when the house was constructed. All parts of the new house construction will be further from the shore of Lake Minnetonka than 57' with the closest such new portion being 58V from Lake Minnetonka. Views from adjacent houses are not impacted by the addition. 13. Given the layout of the house and the configuration of the shoreline there is no reasoneUale alternative location for an addition to the master bedroom for additional area for it and for use as a greenhouse since such improvements must be on the southeast side of the house. The applicant did reduce the size of the proposed addition and move it as far to the west to comply with Orono ordinances as best as possible under the circumstances. 14. The house has architectural significance. 15. The findings of the Planning Commission majority set forth at paragraph 3(A)-(D) above are adopted by the Council. 16. The combination of the above factors is justification for the addition applicants wish to make in the zone within 75' of Lake Minnetonka, the placement of the addition 58.5 feet from the lake and installation of requested retaining wall, stairs, paving, grading, and drainage system. The conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district. Granting the variances will not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring preperties. The variances are not merely conveniences to the applicants, but are necessary to alleviate the foregoing hardships and difficulties. The variances are necessary to preserve substantial property rights of the applicants and are in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. There is a net decrease of hardcover in the 0-75' zone. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER CONDITIONS 17. Based upon the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances to (a) Municipal Zoning Code Sections 10.22, Subdivisions 1 and 2, (b) Section 10.55, Subdivision 8 to permit construction of a greei^ouse addition and retaining walls in the 0-75' lakeshore setback zone, and further (c) grants a conditional use permit for grading and retaining walls in the 0' to 75' lakeshore setback zone per Section 10.03, Subdivision 19, according to the applicants' application, as aunended, subject to the following conditions: Page 4 of 5