RE: planning commission action for variance

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. , . , - ...` .; A. The existing residence was severely damaged by fire, requiring nearly total replacement of the structure. B. The lot size is consistent with those in the neighborhood. C. A conforming on-site system can be installed to support the 3-bedroom residence. D. The lot is severely limited by topography and mature vegetation. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the fmdings 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. 5. The Ciry Council fmds 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 properry right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the fmdings noted above, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.23, Subdivision 6 (B) to perm.it the construction of a residence on a l.l acre lot where 2 acres is required; and to allow the construction of the residence 35' from the front lot line where 50' is required and 25' from the side lot line to the south where 30' is required, subject to the following conditions: 1. As no alternate drainfield site is available for this property, the applicant will be required to fence off the proposed drainfield site prior to the issuance of a building permit. Page 2 of 4