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g'p�p CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 66 53 lgxFS H o¢� 8. "The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property." The existing home on the Property has been remodeled through the years, yet predates the current zoning regulations regarding setbacks, etc. and most of the homes on adjacent properties. This is unique to the Property. 9. "The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which the land is located." The home and stone patio are situated right up to the lake. The neighboring home to the west is situated at a similar setback to the lake and in a similar orientation; the home on the property to the east is over 120 feet from the subject home and is oriented toward the lake in the opposite direction. The proposal does not appear to be out of character with the area. 10. "The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant."This statement is true; this criterion is 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."The proposed garage addition will not impair the health, safety, comfort or morals of the public. 12. "The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty."There is no other feasible way to add additional space on to the existing garage as the house is angled toward the property line. This criterion is met. CONCLUSIONS. ORDER AND CONDITIONS: Based upon the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants the following: • A variance from Orono Municipal Code Section 78-305 to permit construction of a garage addition encroaching as close as 10.2 feet to the side lot line where a 30-foot setback is normally required; and • A variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1279 to allow construction of a garage addition 71 feet from the OHWL where a 75-foot setback is normally required; and • Variances to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-1680 and 78-1700 to permit 34.6% total hardcover where 34.7% currently exists; and 14.8% hardcover within the 0-75-foot zone where 16.6% currently exists, in conjunction with construction of a garage addition and reconstruction of the driveway, subject to the following conditions: 1. Council approval is based on the survey by Gronberg and Associates dated 06/20/16 and building plans submitted by the Applicant and annotated by City staff (hereinafter the 4