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‘--,;?. <br /> OCITY of ORONO <br /> Vii,, ,�' i, ,r �' <br /> i1�1iMit' G~ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ikES-FI04 N0. 6 0 9 1 <br /> 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing held on <br /> August 15, 2011 and recommended approval of a side street setback variance <br /> based on the following findings: <br /> a. The property contains 7,430 s.f. (0.17 acre) in area and has 75 feet in width. <br /> b. Sanitary sewer is available. <br /> c. There is no additional land available to bring the lot area into conformity. <br /> d. Adjusting the proposed addition to meet a 35-foot side street setback would <br /> create awkward design challenges and offer minimal benefit to the adjacent <br /> property owner. <br /> e. The proposed, partial second story will be set back an additional 9 feet for a <br /> total of 20.7 feet from the side street lot line to reduce massing. <br /> f. The Applicants' request will not alter the essential character of the <br /> neighborhood and will result in minimal negative impact on adjacent <br /> properties. <br /> g. The Applicants' request is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the <br /> ordinance. <br /> h. The Applicants have demonstrated that enforcing the setback provisions of the <br /> Zoning Ordinance deprive the applicants of the reasonable use of their <br /> property. <br /> 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and <br /> recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by <br /> the applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variance on the <br /> health, safety and welfare of the community. <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />