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� -_� �,� �� O� O O \ �b. - CITY of ORONO � � �',� G'� � RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL �\kES� NO. � �':' � 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: A. There is no additional land to combine with the property. B. The lot was platted prior to current zoning requirements. C. The lot can be developed without the need for further�-ariances. D. The property has been developed with a residential use since at least 1965. 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 zoninQ 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 applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property riaht of the applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zonin� 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 Cin� Staff, comments by the applicants 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 10.27, Subdivision 5 (B) to allow new residential construction on a 4.89 acre lot where 5 acres is required. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. Council approval is based on the site plan submitted by the applicant attached to this resolution as Exhibit A. Any amendments to the site plan may require further Planning Commission and City Council revie�v. Page 2 of 5