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.� � °� � � o ,, - � C ITY of ORONO � � ti ti RESOLUTION OF THE CITY�COUNCIL ��`qkESI3�4�G NO. 5� � � � and on a vote of 3 - 1 recommended approval of the variances, based on the following findings: a. The lot was created before there were subdivision regulations. b. A house has existed on the property since 1920. c. There is no adjacent property the Owner could acquire to enlarge the lot. d. There are numerous lots with houses in the immediate vicinity of this property that are of similar size and width so the proposed house would not be out of character with the surrounding axea. e. Structural lot coverage is only 12.75 percent when 15 percent is allowed. • f. The house is located eight feet behind the average lalceshore setback. To eliminate the hardcover variance would require the house be moved eight more feet away from the lake. Because of the narrow lot this increase in lakeshore setback would substantially impair lakeshore views from the new residence. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, coinments by the applicant and the public, and the effect of the proposed variance 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 Owner, but are necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; are necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the Owner; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Coinprehensive Plan of the City. � Page 2 of 5