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. ' ' � � O� O O • �� CITY of ORONO � ,� � - -t.:.. � ti �� G'�' RESOLUTION OF.THE CITY COUNCIL L�kESI1�g'� NO. � � � � 2. The property is located in the LR-1B Zoning District,where 1.0 acre is the minimum required lot area. The property consists of approximately.95 acres. 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on March 17, 2003 and recommended approval by a vote of 5 to 0. . � 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: A. The existing residence was built in 1966,prior to city adoption of the current 1 acre zoning standards. B. The adjacent neighbors' view of the lake will not be negatively impacted by � � the second story addition. C: Lot coverage by structures will be 4,231 s.f., (10.1%), below the 15% • � • allowed by City ordinance. D. The proposed addition is in character with other properties along Tonkawa Road. E. � Hardcover in the 0-75' setback zone will decrease by 515 s.f. Applicants shall remove 128 s.f.from the ground level(lakeside)patio,the shuffleboard deck and the brick pavers around the shuffleboard deck. F. Hardcover in the 75-250' setback zone will decrease by 1,162 s.f. Applicants shall remove 703 s.f. of gravel located by the driveway,25 s.f.from the circle portion of the driveway, the brick apron and deck. � G. The applicants have requested to add to the existing house rather than build a new structure on the property. The owner has stated the existing foundation will not be removed or altered as part of the remodeling plan. 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 will 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 applicants,but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is Page 2 of 8