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CITY OF ORONO AZLOAT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ti�`q �G` NO. 64 07 kEsxo� shared driveway, parking needs that cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic congestion, nor unsafe access. 5) The proposed grading is designed to take into account the natural and scenic features of the area. The proposed grading on this lot is minimal and as a result will have minimal if any environmental impacts but will alleviate an existing drainage issue for the Applicants' property. j. Applicants' initial plan to relocate onto the property the small 5'x9' shed that is partially in the HCRRA right-of-way may be difficult to accomplish in a conforming manner. Therefore Planning Commission recommends that based on the small size of the proposed attached garage, it would be reasonable to provide the Applicants the option of eliminating the shed entirely and increasing the width of the garage by the square footage of the shed, as long as the required side setbacks can be maintained. k. Planning Commission finds that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, i.e. for residential purposes, in a manner similar to other homes on the block, on a parcel similar in size to a number of others in the immediate neighborhood. The small lot was created and developed for residential use long ago, a circumstance not created by the owner. The proposed new residence will result in a home that is similar in scope to other homes in the immediate neighborhood on small lots with substandard setbacks and will not alter the character of the locality I. The Applicants' request is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance. m. The Applicants have demonstrated that enforcing the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance deprives the Applicants of the reasonable use of their Property. 4. The Applicants have submitted a revised proposal that eliminates the shed and adds approximately 49 square feet to the garage area by widening it by 2 feet while maintaining the required side setbacks. 5. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the Applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variances and CUP on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 6. 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 variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire Page 5of8