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. � . . i � � �� c�t� o� o�,o�o • RESOWTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL �� NO. 1813 � � • ' • • C) The existing boathouse on the property is considered a non-conforming structure and subject to the pertinent ordinances. 4. The appl.icant has removed certain hardcover items since the variance application commenced, reducing from 2347 square feet of hardcover (25.6�) in the 0-75' setback zone to approximately 2100 square feet or 23.0� hardcover, and reducing from 4640 square feet in the 75-250' setback zone (41.8�) to approximate ly 4 619 square f eet (41.6�). Other hardcover items are available for removal. 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 Counci 1 f inds that the conditions exi sting on • this property are peculiar to it and do not apply general Iy to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, I.ight, 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 pre- serve 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. CONCLOSIONS, 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 permit the construction of a garage addition with concurrent removal of existing hardcover resulting in a net decrease of hardcover on the property, subject to the following conditions: � 1. Applicant has removed certain hardcover items in the amount of approximately 247 square feet in the 0-75' setback zone and 21 square feet in the 75-250' setback zone. Appli- cant shall remove an additional area of hardcover directly behind the existing garage, which constitutes a removal of approximately 40 square feet in the 75-250' zone and appro- � ximately 122 square feet in the 0-75' zone. In addition, applicant shal 1 remove the portions of sidewalk between the house and the new garage, constituting approximately 50 square feet in the 75-250' zone. Page 2 of 4