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CITYof ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNOL NO. 4 8 4 8 3. required lot area. Tr.e proper.) consists of appro.ximatcly .23 acres or 10,200 s.f. (9.937 s f. absent the area below the 929.4’). The Orono Planning Commissior reviewed this application on July 15, 2002 at which time the Planning Commission tabled it for revisions The applicants revised the application which revisions were reviewed by the Planning Commission on July 17.2002, at which time Planning Commission recommended approval of the reused proposal on a vote of 7 to 0. The Planning Commission r.tadc the following findings of fact: A. The property' has been developed w ith a residential use since at least 195S. Appro.ximately 75% of t'nc prepeny lies within the 0-75 ’ setback zone, and a residence cannot be constructed on the property without encroaching substantially into the 0-75 ’ zone There is no additional land to combine with the property. The properties surrounding this lot are also undersized, arc rcsidc:t;ially developed, and do not meet the required area m the zoning district. The residence meets City ordin mcc standards for structural lot co\ erage. The residence has been located to provide an acceptable street setback w'nilc initiitnizing dr.vcway hardcover. E F. The property can not be redeveloped unless variances are granted The lot is provided w rdi and has been fully assessed for sanitary sewer. Tlic City Council f.r.ds tliat the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other propcr.y in this zoning distnet. that granting the \anancc will not ad%ersely aFect traffic conditions, light, air, no: pose a firc hazard or other danger to neighboring property, would not merely serv e as a convenience to the applicants, but is nccessa.'y to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; Page 2 of 6