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I I •I I 4. 5. 6. The three member Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on November 21, 1994 and recommended approval of the variances as proposed, based upon the following findings: A. At just over 16.000 s. f. in area, the combined lots contain substantial area for construction of single family residence without the requirement of any variances to the zoning chapter. B. Municipal sewer is available and assessed to the property. C.Developed lot sizes in the neighborhood range from .14 acre to 1.5 acres of dry land, averaging about 0.55 acres. The combination of Lots 8 and 9 at 0.37 acre yields a lot size that is not inconsistent with other lots in the neighborhood. There is no other land available for purchase in order to make the lot size conforming. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this propeny are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning 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 serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; 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. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City statt, comments by the applicant and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. Page 2 of 4 *