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I � � I � �� F� O ��: C ITY of OROl�TO � � .� : � s1: � �' �"� '�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL C� L�kES�I�4� NO. � -`�� ;�') 2. The property is located in the LR-1C, One Family Lakeshore Zoning District which requires a minimum lot area of 0.� acre and a miniinum lot width of 100'. 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearin�� held on July 13, 2005 and on a vote of 6 — 1 recorninended approval of variances based on the follo�vin� findings: a. The applicant's property has 1?,726 s.f. or 0.29 acre in area and 100' of width at the north shoreline and �6' of width at the northern 75' setback. b. No additional land is available for acquisition by the applicant to malce the property conforming in area or width. c. The applicant is proposing to remove an ezisting detached gara�e and construct a slightly smaller attached garage with living space above; no additional living space is proposed within the substandard setbacks. d. Due to the hardcover levels and location of the home any additions or alterations to the house and detached garage require variances, e. There is no available land to purchase to make the property COnformina. f. The applicant is proposing to remove portions of nonconforming hardcover in conjunction with setbacl: variance approvals. g, The applicant is propo�inQ to reor?ent the existina driveway on site to allow for parl:ing on the property rather than on the nei�hborinb propert}� and ��;�ithin the easement. The existin� la}'out of the site, and the existing easement providina driveway access to the neighborinc properties, are hardships that support the proposed variances. �-{. ii12 Liiv �OLiIlCii 11nS COi1S1Ci2I2Ci tiii� dj��I1Cd11CI: :P.Cludin� t}:P f1I1�lI1�S and recommendation of the Plannina �orrunission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant and the public, and the effect of the proposed variance on the health; safetv and welfare of the community. P�ge ? of 5