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• • CITY of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 3038 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on October 21, 1991 ,and recommended approval of the proposed variances based upon the following findings: a) The triangular shape of the property. b) The unique location of property on a severe "S" curve. c) The property does not have a functional garage that can house cars during the extreme cold winter months nor the summer months. d) Over 50% of the area of this property is located in the 0-75' setback area. e) The property was developed before the current lakeshore development standards established in 1975. 4. 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 variance 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. 5. 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 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 variances to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.03, Subdivision 9 (D) and (E) and Section 10.22, Subdivision 2 to permit the construction of a detached garage/storage structure located 0 Page 2 of 6