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4. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this propertv' 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 ether 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 necessaiy- to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; 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 applicants and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances to the Municipal Zoning Code Sections listed above to permit the construction of a 38.6 ’ X 60 ’ two story residence and grants approval ot a 78,639 s.f. or 90.2% area variance, a lot width variance of 142’ or 71% and 128 ’ or 64%, west side lot line variance of 9' or 90%, an east side lot line variance of 18.3 ’ or 61%, lakeshore rctback variance at the main lake of 55’ or 73.3%, hardcover variance within the 0-75’ setback area of 3,800.2 s.f or 52.6%, a hardcover variance within the 75- 250' setback area of 544 s.f or 42.8% and a stnictural coverage variance of 845 s.f or 9.9% subject to the following conditions: 1. Upon application for a building permit, applicant shall provide final survey locating the approved structure at approved setbacks. Plans shall include a detailed grading and drainage plan to ensure no impact upon the flood plain of Lake Minnetonka (931.5 elevation). Erosion control shall be maintained on the property until ail disturbed areas are restored to natural groundcover. 2. All hardcover improvements scheduled for removal as shown on page 6 of this olulion shall be completed prior to the tooting inspection for the new construction. This shall include the patio areas that extend from the lake side of the existing residence and gravel drive areas located within both the 0-75’ and 75-250 setback areas. Page 3 of 6