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O � CITY of ORONO '3 ti RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCI L kESO NO. 486 .9 B. The site plan indicated the proposed setback 10'to the side property lines,30' to the rear property line which meet the minimum requirements of the LR-1B zoning district. C. The lot was platted prior to current zoning requirements. D. There is no additional land to combine with the property. E. The new residence will be in the same general location as the existing residence. F. The non-conforming location of the residence to the east leaves a small, approximately 15'wide building area meeting the average lakeshore setback. G. Drainage concerns expressed by the neighboring property owner can be addressed through suitable drainage and grading plan. 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 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 hardship or difficulty;is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants;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 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 a variance to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.24, Subdivision 5 (B) to permit new residential construction on a.54 acre lot where 1 acre is required and an encroachment of 45' into the average Page 2 of 6