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. � O ' Y O O , C ITY of 4RON0 � ti . '�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��9kE H�g'�G NO. e� � � °�' S 2. The property is located in the LR-1 C, One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District where 1/2 acre in area is required. The property is sewered. 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on April 21, 1997, and recommended approval of the proposed variances based upon the following unique findings and hardships: A. The property is located on Shadywood Road where there is a curve in the road which makes safe access to the property difficult. B. The topography of the lot makes ingress and egress di�cult due to the slope of the driveway. C. The existing driveway also provides access to�the property adjacent on the north. D. The existing lot does not meet the minimum lot size requirement for the LR-1C District. E. The City has received no comments from the property owners notified of the proposed improvements. 4. The City Council fmds 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 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 applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hazdship or di�culty; 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 variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. � Page 2 of 5