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CITY of ORONO RESOLUT I ON OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. ~ li O 5 average lakeshore setback, and hardcover variances based on the following findings : a. The existing setback is non-conforming . b . The proposal will not further encroach on the existing side yard setback. c . No additional living space is being added. d. The raised roof will not affect any sightlines . e . The square footage of removals proposed is greater than the square footage of new hardcover proposed bringing the lot closer to compliance . 4 . 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. 5. 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 applicants, but is necessary to alleYiate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary 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. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND COND ITIONS Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-305 (B), 78-1279 (6), 78 - 1288 and 78 -282 in order to replace a pat roof with a pitched roof which raises the ceiling in the existing living room , and to construct a car port at the front entrance of the home subject to the following conditions : Page 2 of 6