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w � O� • O O �� CITY of ORONO � � ti ti RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��kES�I�g'�G NO. 5 3 8. 2 2. The property is located in the LR — 1B Zoning District which requires a minimum lot area of 1.0 acres and a minimum lot width of 140' at the shoreline and 75' lake setback. 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing held on July 18, 2005 and recommended approval of the lot area and lot width variances but denial of the side street setback variance based on the following findings: a. The lot is an existing lot of record that was platted prior to adoption of the current zoning requirements governing minimum area and widths of the LR— 1B zoning district. b. The existing house has existed on the substandard area and width lot • since prior to 1955. c. Adequate buildable area exists within the required setbacks for construction of a new residence. d. A new residence could be built meeting all other requirements of the Zoning Ordinance with respect to hardcover, structural coverage, and building height. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant and the public, and the effect of the proposed variances on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 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 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 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. Page 2 of 5