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;� . '._. - ; �� 0� • O O ��e. - CITY of ORONO � ' ti '�' RESOWTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��`q.kE p4�'� N O. � � U � � SH 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on July 17, 2000 and recommended approval by a vote of 5 to 0. � 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: A. The structural coverage on the lot is not a concern, nor are hardcover or average lakeshore setback. - B. The existing residence is currently located 83'from the lakeshore where 100' is required. . ' C. The residence was built prior to current zoning standards. D. Granting of the variance will have no impact on neighboring residences. • E: Due to the location of the house and its interior layout, there is no practical way to locate the proposed closet addition in a conforming location. 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other properiy in this zoning district; that granting the variance will 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 substantial 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. 6. 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. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER,AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants a variance to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.56, Subdivision 16(C)to allow a lakeshore setback • Page 2 of 5