07-08-1996 Council Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

3. 4. 5. Zoning District. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on May 20, 1996, at which time the Planning Commission tabled it for revisions. The applicant returned with revisions which were reviewed by the Planning Commission on June 17, 1996, at which time Planning Commission recommended approval of the revised proposal on a vote of 6-1, per the following findings: A. Hardcover decrea.se of 23 s.f. is a positive improvement to the property. B C. D. E. Visual impact of the revised proposed addition is not significantly different than that of the existing deck and retaining wall. Applicant’s house interior layout is not conducive to constructing a swim facility within the existing building envelope, nor are other locations adjacent to the house suitable for this addition due to the interior layout. The property owner has a medical need for the addition as indicated by the statements of two doctors submitted for the record. Encroachment of the average lakeshore setback has no impact on neighbors views of the lake. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicants and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 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 variances 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 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 5