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3. <br />4. <br />5. <br />The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on January 18, 1994 <br />and recommended approval of the proposed variance based upon the following <br />findings: <br />A.The proposed improvement requires no setback variances or any other <br />variance to the code. <br />B.The proposed improvement located within the 75-250’ setback will result <br />in 69.3 s.f. or .5% additional hardcover. <br />C.Lot coverage is proposed at 12.5% where 15% is allowed. <br />D.Applicants propose a 679 s.f. or 5.7% reduction within the 250-500’ <br />setback area where no improvements are proposed. <br />E.Applicants have submitted floor plans of the current entry noting a <br />potential hazard for persons unfamiliar with the first floor entry and <br />proximity of stairs to basement. <br />The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar <br />to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that <br />granting the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor <br />pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely <br />serve as a convenience to the applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a <br />demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property <br />right of the applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the <br />Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br />The City Council has considered this application including the findings and <br />recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments <br />by the applicants and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and <br />welfare of the community. <br />Page 2 of 6