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� o� 0 0 �b - CITY of ORONO � � ti �� G'�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��kESH�4� NO. s`3 '� `,� � D. The applicant has been asked to consider the visual needs of the property owner to the north and has minimized expansion to the east thereby preservir.g lake views where homeowner would have no legal claim as the propt�ty to the north is not a lakeshore lot. E. Applicant has met with residents to the west and has entered into an agreement whereby an exis+ing detached garage was to be removed and new construction was to meet a minimum 15' setback. F. Proposed structural improvements for this property will be held to 14.3% where the code would allow 15%. G. Total hardcover on this property is proposed at 3,301.6 s.f. or 16.3%. H. Hardco��er in the 250-500' setback area exists at 45.5% and is proposed at 48.2%. I. The majority of area of this property is located within the 75-250' setback area. 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 property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and mtent uf the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. 5. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. Page 3 of 6