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City of ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL; <br /> CITYNO. 1500 `'" = "' P <br /> :Vb4 <br /> OF ` 'r <br /> ORONO <br /> 9 . The applicant has used both structures as residences since 1978 . <br /> 10 . Both residences are served by a single curb cut and shared driveway. <br /> 11 . Both residences are served by one well and septic system. The <br /> septic system shows no sign of failing . <br /> 12. Council grants a variance to the lot area and lot width performance <br /> standard as required per Ordinance 34 .721 based on the following <br /> findings : <br /> a) The two residences existed as legal nonconforming uses up to <br /> 1978 when the property was purchased by the applicant and rental <br /> of the second residence ceased . <br /> b) Both residences are habitable and may be used without <br /> endangering the safety of those who use the structures . <br /> c) Both structures have served the applicant as a <br /> residence/homestead since 1978 . <br /> 13. Since the rezoning in 1967 , an addition was made to the older <br /> structure , at that time a nonconforming structure/use , without a <br /> building permit and in violation of Ordinance 31 .108 of the municipal <br /> code because it resulted in an expansion of a nonconforming use . <br /> 14. The addition may remain if the older residence is approved for guest <br /> house use, a legal conforming use, and the required building permits <br /> obtained by the applicant. <br /> 15. The City Council has considered this application including the <br /> reports by staff and comments of the applicant and the effect of the <br /> proposed use on the health , safety and welfare of the community. <br /> 16 . The City Council. finds that granting a Conditional Use Permit to <br /> allow the guest house use of a second residence on the property will not <br /> be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the public , <br /> would not adversely affect light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other <br /> danger to neighboring properties , nor will this use depreciate <br /> surrounding property values and the proposed level of use of the <br /> property will be in keeping with the intent and objectives of the Zoning <br /> Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br />