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O� . � CITY of ORONO O O • -� ��e�=� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL r� �� .3,:.�, s"' e� 4 � ,�, � �, y�� , N0. � ;, b, 'ti, ��9�, og�G ESH A. Location of the recently installed well to the immediate north of the ` existing residence prevented construction of an attached garage to the north side of residence. B. The lot does not meet the required lot width of 300'; existing at 211'. C. Sloping topography to rear or west of residence would require removal of mature trees and major filling to provide an access drive to the lower elevations to west. D. Construction to west or rear of property would result in the loss of several mature trees. E. Construction of the garage will result in the loss of two large evergreen • trees but if the drive is extended to a more western location this too would result in the loss of the same trees. 4. 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 properry; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the Ciry. 5. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and � recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicants and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants a variance to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.03, Subdivisions 9 (D) to permit • Page 2 of 4 � fam5005DiskOroro