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, , <br /> �O� <br /> O O <br /> � � <br /> CITY of ORONO <br /> ti <br /> ��l �Gti <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> `�kEsKo�`' No. ____;5 � 4�-- <br /> 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application on May 21, 2007 and on a <br /> vote of 5 - 0 recommended approval of the variances, based on the following <br /> findings: <br /> a. The lot was created before there were subdivision regulations. <br /> b. Prior to 2003 a house had existed on the property for many years. <br /> c. While the Owner does own the adjacent property at 1350 Rest Point <br /> Circle, that property was purchased by the previous owner in October, <br /> 2006, to allow a coordinated redevelopment with this property. Prior to <br /> that the lots had been in separate ownership for many years and there <br /> was a house on each lot. <br /> d. The proposed house would not be out of character with the surrounding <br /> area. <br /> e. The angled driveway arrangement requires more hardcover than a <br /> straight driveway but provides for better drainage and allows the front <br /> door to be visible from the street. <br /> 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and <br /> recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments <br /> by the Applicant and the public, and the effect of the proposed variances on the <br /> health, safety and welfare of the community. <br /> 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar <br /> to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that <br /> granting the variances would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air <br /> nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not <br /> merely serve as a convenience to the Owner but are necessary to alleviate a <br /> demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial <br /> property right of the Owner; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent <br /> of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br />