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, , <br /> � O� <br /> • O � O <br /> z CITY of ORONO <br /> � -- : � <br /> , ti <br /> ti <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ��`�kESIIOg'�G NO. � �. � � <br /> 3. The Plaiuling Commission reviewed this application at public hearings <br /> held on November 17, 2003 and recommended approval of the variance <br /> based on the following findings: <br /> a. Within the 75'-250' setback, the applicants propose the removal of <br /> 296 s.f. of concrete sidewalk, and 90.6 s.f. of bituminous drive in order <br /> to reduce their hardcover amount in this zone from 65.1% to 59.9%. <br /> b. Within the 0-75' setback, the applicants propose the removal of 72 s.f. <br /> of deck hardcover. <br /> c. The applicants will remove the carport, consisting of 357 s.f. of <br /> structural coverage, but leave the hard surface below the carport as an <br /> • accessory parking stall. <br /> d. The small size of the lot is a hardship that supports the level of 59.9% <br /> hardcover within the 75'-250' zone, given the existing developed <br /> • status of the property and the need for off-sireet parking due to the <br /> high traffic on Shadywood Road. <br /> e. The second-story expansion in the substandard side setback will have <br /> no negative impacts on neighboring properties. , <br /> f. The deck reconstruction in the substandard side setback will have no <br /> negative impacts on neighboring properties. <br /> 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings <br /> and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, <br /> comments by the applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed <br /> variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. <br /> 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are . <br /> peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning <br /> district; that granting the variance would not adversely affect traffic <br /> conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring <br /> property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicants, but is <br /> necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to <br /> preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and would be in <br /> keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive <br /> Plan of the City. <br /> • � <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />