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0 0 <br />CITY of ORONO <br />ti <br />RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br />�SY104 NO. 5 670 <br />FINDINGS <br />1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #07-3314. <br />2. The Property is located in the LR -1C zoning district, where 0.5 acre is the <br />minimum lot area and 100 feet is the minimum lot width. The Property is <br />approximately 1.44 acres in area and 163.42 feet in width. <br />The Planning Commission reviewed this application on September 17, 2007 <br />and on a vote of 4 - 0 recommended .approval of the conditional use permit <br />revision and variance, based on the following findings: <br />a. The proposed use of the shed for storage of grounds keeping equipment <br />and supplies and general supplies is reasonable and customary.. <br />b. The design of the shed is compatible with the building and surrounding <br />residential area. <br />c. If this property were used for residential purposes the shed could be located <br />as close as 10 feet from the property line. <br />d. The proposed location adjacent to the building is necessary for reasonable <br />functioning of the shed. <br />4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and <br />recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments <br />by the applicant and the public, and the effect of the proposed variance on the <br />health, safety and welfare of the community. <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 <br />nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not <br />merely serve as a convenience to the Owner but necessary to alleviate a <br />demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial <br />property right of the Owner; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent <br />of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />