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_ _ , ._ _ •. � O� � . O O � CITY of ORONO e � � �� G�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL �9kESI'iO4'� NO. t1. � �� .� 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on October 19, 1998 and recommended approval by a vote of 5 to 0. 4. The Planning Commission made the following fmdings of fact: A. The average lakeshore setback variance is an after-the-fact situation. Most of the footings and support beams have been completed. B. The addition would increase total hardcover in the 250-500' lakeshore setback. This portion of the lot is small in relation to the entire lot. C. There is a one-stall garage that was damaged by a storm in late'spring, and subsequently removed. The property owner may intend to replace the garage in the same location, or construct an addition to the home. D. The proposed development is consistent with the development in the. locality. 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property aze peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variances 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 applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hazdship 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. ; 6. 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 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 an after-the-fact vaziance to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.56, Subdivision 16 (C) Page 2 of 4