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, , ' �� . ,� 0� O O , CITY of ORONO � � �� p'�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��ESHo�'� rvo. 4 7 4 �' FINDINGS l. This application was reviewed as Zoning File#02-2738. 2. The property is located in the LR-1 B Zoning District,where 43,560 s.f. or 1 acre is the minimum required lot azea. The property consists of approximately 13,144 s.f. or.3 acres. 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on January 22,2002 and recommended approval of the proposed variances based upon the following fmdings: A. A vaziance was granted in 1978 to construct the lakeside porch in its present location. B. The footprint, hardcover, roof height and lot coverage by structures aze not changina from what existed. �. 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 variances will 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 applicants,but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable harclship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and would be in keeping �vith 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 applicants and the effect of the proposed variances 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 after- the-fact variances to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.24, Subdivision 5 (B} to permit Page 2 of 6