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A) This lot was created and approved as a buildable lot by the City Coun^i 1 in 1971, in effect granting a variance to the 1 acre zoning cone in effect at that time. That variance is deemed to have expired as of the January 1, 1975 zoning code, necessitating granting of a renewal variance at the present. B) The lot area and width is consistent with existing developed lots in the immediate neighborhood, and is not inconsistent with other lots currently developed within the LR 1B zor'ng district. C) The lot has remained as a separate tax parce since it was created. D) Sewer is available to the property. However, the sewer unit assessment has never been paid. E) The property bar legal access to County Road 151 (North Arm Drive) and potential secondary access over vacated and unvacated portions of Cherry Place. 4. A rear lot line setback minimum of 50' rather than 30', for the principal residence would ensure an adequate degree of setback consistency wi+h other existing houses in the immediate neighborhood. S. The City Council has considered this application including the fin..ings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant and t! a effect of the proposed vartance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. ..he 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 ttaff - 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 demon- strable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial rroperty 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, OW AM CONDITIONS Based upon the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants a variance to the Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.24, Subdivision 5 (B) to permit the construction of a residence on a property containing 0.64 acre area and 125 foot width where 1.0 acre area and 140 foot width are normally required, subject to the following conditions: 1. A sewer unit assessment of $1,270.00, standard $225.00 Sewer Trunk Unit Charge, and $390.00 Park Fee shall be collected at the time a building permit is issued for this property. Page 2 of 4