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City of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. d) Relocating the garage entrance to a point 24 feet from the street right-of-way will result in a safer access for the garage. e) The topography of the lot makes the relocation of the garage feasible only with alterations in grade on the east side of the house. f ) The property is severely limited by the existing lot size and the existence of lakeshore subject to the pertinent regulations on two sides of the property. 4. The applicant has revised his original Droposal in accordance with the Planning Commission recommendation of a maximum allowance of 30% hardcover in the 75-250' setback zone, and has provided suitable landscape and drainage plans for the project. 5. 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 variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 6. 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 sutstantial 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. CONCLU.;IONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants a variance to the Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.22, Subdivision 2 to allow the construction of an addition and attached garage with driveway, ewalks and retaining walls which will increase the hardcover ,485 square feet or 30% in the 75-250' lakeshore setback zone 25% hardcover is normally allowed, and a variance to Section 10.2. Subdivision 6(B) to allow a street setback of 24' instead of the 30' setback normally required, subject to the following conditions: