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CITY of ORONO RESOLLTIO.N OF THE Cm’ COITVCIL NO. - 3. 4. 5. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on October 18, 1993, and recommended approval of the proposed variance application as amended based upon the following findings: A.The proposed improvements to the propertv- result in a reduction of hardcover in the 0-75 ’ zone from 27>.7>% to 19.75^, although no improvements are proposed in that zone. Further hardcover in the 75- 250 ’ zone will be reduced from the current level of 72% down to 58.2%, a reduction of approximately 1,128 s.f. hardcover. B.Based on the existing drainage patterns of the property, runoff produced from the structures placed within the 75-250 ’ setback area will not drain directly to the lake but will drain to the street which drains directly to the lake, hence the proposed hardcover reductions in the 75-250 ’ zone are desirable. C.No major land alterations are proposed as a result of the structural improvements. D.The increase in lot coverage by structures is not incongruous with the basic development pattern of the immediate neighborhood. The current variance request is a revision of Application iir 1750/Resolution #3183 which included the family room addition and relocation/construction of a new detached garage. The garage is no longer a pan of the proposal. Tlie City Council finds that the conditions existing on this propeny are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zo.ning 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 serv'e as a convenience to the applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. Page 2 of 6