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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL the Property are not uncommon in the surrounding neighborhood. The Applicant is building in the general location of the existing home due to the topography and the heavily wooded eastern portion of the Property. However, the existing substandard setback to the north lot line will be improved (setback increased) with the proposed home. 9. "The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located." The proposed home will be generally in line with the neighboring homes with respect to size and setback. 10. "The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant." Staff finds this criterion to be met. 11. "The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort or morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter." Granting the requested variances will not adversely impact health, safety, comfort, or morals; nor will it be contrary to the intent of the Code. 12. "The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty." The size and width of the Property and the topography create practical difficulties affecting the Property; the variances are necessary and not merely serve as a convenience to the Owner. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS: Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-420 to allow redevelopment of a property 0.61 acre in area to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-420 to allow construction of a new residence 17 feet from the north side lot line and 17 feet from the south side lot line where 30 foot setbacks are required, subject to the following conditions: 1. Council approval is based on the survey by Sathre-Bergquist, Inc., dated 05/12/16 and revised on 06/09/16 and building plans submitted by the Applicant and annotated by City staff, attached to this Resolution as Exhibits A & B. Any amendments to the plans which are not in conformity with City codes may require further Planning Commission and City Council review. 2. Authorities granted by this resolution run with the Property not with the Owner, but are permissive only and must be exercised by obtaining a building permit for the new construction and commencing construction of said project. A framing inspection must be 4