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_ . , . _... _ .,....._._. . ...._.._,..._._.. _ _ � � , - � ��r Clt� o� ORONO • � � ;, '� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � ' , �. NO. 20 30 • • • � . 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 variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties; 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 appli- � cant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. 6. The City Council finds that granting a conditional use permit to allow the temporary guest apartment use will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the public, would not adversely affect light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties, nor will it depreciate surrounding property values and that the proposed level of use of the property will be in keeping with the intent � �� and objectives of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. CONCLIISIONS, ORDER AN� CONDITIO1dS Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants a variance and conditional use permit per Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.08, Subdivision 3 (A) (7) to al low the temporary use of a single family dwelling as a two family dwelling by the creation of a guest apartment at the walkout level, subject to the following conditions: l. The main entrance to the house shal 1 remain as an open foyer, forcing the apartment occupant to enter the apartment from within � the main house, as shown on the proposed design plans. 2. This use variance is granted on a temporary basis and shall expire at such time that the applicants no longer own the property. Any new owner would have to reapply for the guest apartment use. The temporary variance is not transferable to a new owner without Council approval. 3. The mother-in-law apartment shall not be rented out and is intended for the sole use of the applicants while they are occupants of the principal residence and their non-paying guests • or domestic employees. 4. Violation of or non-compliance with any of the terms and conditions of this resolution shall constitute a violation of the zoning code, shall automatically terminate any authority granted herein, and shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. Page 2 of 4