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i - <br /> /� O� <br /> O O <br /> , C ITY of ORONO - <br /> � � <br /> ti <br /> � G~' <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> t9kESiI04'� : NO. � !� �d � � <br /> 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application on April 19, 1999 and <br /> recommended approval on a vote of 6 to 0. <br /> 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: <br /> A. Much of the existing hardcover on the property could be removed; <br /> however, the rock is not underlain by any impervious materials. Also <br /> the rock located around the driveway protects this portion of the property <br /> from erosion as much of the drainage in the locality follows the slope. <br /> Planting grass would create a maintenance problem as a steep slope <br /> exists. <br /> B. The rock on the lakeside of the home (all outside of the 75'_setback) is <br /> located in an area that does not receive any sunlight, preventing grass <br /> from growing in that area. <br /> C. The gravel parking area located on the north part of the property benefits <br /> the locality as it is used for parking by the homeowners and provides an <br /> area for snow storage. The applicants have stated plowed snow is stored <br /> on their property. Rest Point Circle is a narrowly platted road and no <br /> storage area is available along the side of the street. <br /> D. Existing landscaping and the location of the house will screen the deck <br /> from adjacent property owners. <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 variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor <br /> pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely <br /> serve as a convenience to the applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a <br /> � demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial <br /> property right of the applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and <br /> intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City: <br /> 6. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and <br /> recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />