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• , ',_ �� �� 0� . • O �O ��b. - C ITY of ORONO � � �� G'� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��k'ESH�4�' NO. � � 9 `� . 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: A A. The structural coverage and hardcover on the lot is not increasing. A roofed deck already exists in the area of the addition. � B. The addition of the second story within the side yard setback will not adversely affect the neighboring properry. . 3. The lot is extremely undersized and narrow for the LR-1B zoning district. 5. 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 properry; 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. 6. 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. 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 allow a side yard setback of 3' where 10' is required to permit construction of a second story to the existing residence. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. Council approval is based on the site plan submitted by the applicant attached to this resolution as Exhibit A. Any amendments to the site plan may require further Planning Commission and City Council review. • . Page 2 of 5