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1 • ' I O� • O O ��e. - C ITY of ORONO � � ti �� G'�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL . � �kESHOg' � NO. � O � � • . 4. The Council further fmds that a number of hardships to the property support the granting of this variance, including: a. The location of the wooded hill west of the proposed house site, which would be negatively impacted by relocation of the house site in order to meet hardcover requirements. . b. The long, narrow nature of the lot coupled with the City's hardcover ordinance with its hardcover zones, severely limits the ability to fully utilize all hardcover which this 1.85 acre parcel might otherwise be allowed. c. Re-use of the existing site building pad will reduce impact of the new construction. • d. The applicant has submitted a revised proposal that would result in a 75- 250' hardcover level of 29.78% which is a substantial reduction from the existing residence hardcover level. 5. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 6. 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 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 applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to, preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. • Page 3 of 6