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0 0 M CITY of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL L�kESI30 NO. 5 85 7' 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing held on July 20, 2009 and recommended approval of variances based on the following findings: a. The property contains 12,632 s.f. in area and has 50' in width at the OHWL and 50' in width at the 75' setback. b. The lot is substandard in area and a residence has existed on the property for many years. c. There is no additional land available to bring the lot width or lot area into conformity. d. Relocation of the existing foundation and first story to obtain compliant side setbacks would result in the house being unreasonably near the residence structure on the adjacent property to the immediate south. Further, relocation of the house further uphill to meet the average setback requirement is impractical due to topographic constraints and would not result in an appropriate house location due to the extremely lengthy lake setback of the existing house to the north. e. Hardcover on the property was approved at 51.8% in 1987 via Resolution No. 2324 when the detached garage was constructed. The additions are proposed to result in only a slight increase in hardcover that is intended to be offset by past reductions in hardcover on the site, resulting in no net hardcover increase above the levels approved in 1987. This should be confirmed prior to issuance of a building permit. f. The proposed increase in structural coverage is due to the need for a covered entry porch over the relocated entryway. This very minor increase in structural coverage is reasonable and is the minimum necessary to accomplish the intended purpose. g. The proposed addition will not negatively impact light, air or open space currently enjoyed by adjacent property owners. Page 2 of 5