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�...,_ . . ..... , . . ` `� �� , Cit� o� ORONO . � RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL "> �':} � NO. 2690 ,� . � - � �"� C) The property is at the same level as the County Road and surrounding properties have steep rising banks to discourage pedistrians from walking onto property. The applicant has noted instances where persons with car problems within the vicinity of the intersection seek help at her residence at odd hours of the night. D) The street lamp illuminates the entire corner and the applicant's residence. Natural plantings have been installed to provide screening from the headlights and the ad j acent 1 ights of the street, but the prob 1 em i s that there is no physical barrier to prevent people from walking from the road immediately onto the property. � 4 . 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 variances on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 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 variances would 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. CONCLDSIONS, ORDffit AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the findings noted above, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10. 03 , Subdivision 15 (C) and Section 10.23 , Subdivision 6 (B) to permit the installation of a 4' high wall within the side street yard of the property where only a 3�' high wall is allowed and to be placed 3' from the street/side lot line instead of the required 50', subject to the following conditions: • 1. Applicant or applicant's representative must obtain a building permit for the installation of the 8" wide retaining wall. Page 2 of 4