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CITYof ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 8 9 5 2_____ B. The adjacent propenies on either side of applicant's propert>* are developed uith existing single family residences, hence no additional land is available to make the lot larger. C. Development of this lot would be in character with the neighborhood, as evidenced by the fact that of 73 homes in the neighborhood bounded by Shad>-wood Road on tl« east and Blaine Avenue on Lhc west, including Livingston Avenue. L>Tic Avenue and Crjstal Place, 41 are on single 50' lots, 23 are on double 100* lots, and 9 are on triple ISO' or larger lots. D. Even though this lot is significantly smaller than the zoning district standards, a residence can be built on the property which meets the lot coverage, setback and hardcover standards of the LR-IC district E. Allowing the replacement of the existing deteriorated structure with a modest residence will help the City meet its goal of maintaining affordable housing in the Ciw. 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, safew and welfare of the communiw. The Cit>' Council finds that the conditions existing on this propert}' are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variances woald 4iot 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 difficult}'; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. Page 2 of 5