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CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> NO. <br /> 6654 <br /> kEs H 00" <br /> 7. "The board or council may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling <br /> as a two-family dwelling." This criterion is not applicable. <br /> 8. "The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such <br /> property or immediately adjoining property." The cabin is an existing nonconforming <br /> structure and the Property contains a large number of mature trees providing screening. <br /> The topography increases as it moves away from the lake and toward the neighboring <br /> property at 560 Big Island. The property on the western side of the right-of-way is <br /> separated from the Owners' cabin by approximately 30 feet and sits slightly below the <br /> Owners' cabin. The Solar Panels will not adversely impact adjacent properties. <br /> 9. "The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the <br /> land is located." The proposal does not appear to be out of character with the area. <br /> 10. "The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a <br /> substantial property right of the applicant." This criterion appears to be met. <br /> 11. "The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort or <br /> morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter." The Solar Panels <br /> on the roof of the cabin will not impair the health, safety, comfort or morals of the public. <br /> 12. "The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but <br /> is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty." This statement is true. <br /> CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS: <br /> Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby <br /> grants a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-570 to allow installation of Solar <br /> Panels on the roof of the existing cabin on the Property 1.2 feet from the adjacent undeveloped <br /> City right-of-way where a 30-foot setback is required; and a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning <br /> Code Section 78-1279 to allow installation of Solar Panels on the roof of the existing cabin on the <br /> Property, lakeward of the average lakeshore setback line, 130 feet from the OHWL where a 194 <br /> foot setback is required, subject to the following conditions: <br /> 1. Council approval is based on the survey dated 06/21/16 and plans submitted by the <br /> Owners and annotated by City staff, attached to this Resolution as Exhibits A & B. Any <br /> amendments to the plans which are not in conformity with City codes may require further <br /> Planning Commission and City Council review. <br /> 4 <br />