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Ora O CITY of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. b 300 �kESH04' minimum lot area and 100 feet is the minimum defined lot width. The Property has approximately 19,330 square feet (0.44 acre) acre in area and has 120 feet in width. 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application on May 20, 2013 and on a vote of 6 - 0 recommended approval of the variances, based on the following findings: a. The Property is located in Tier 2 of Orono's Stormwater Quality Overlay District and is limited to 30% hardcover based on gross lot area. The proposed hardcover level will be conforming at 23.9%. b. The proposed level of structural coverage on the Property will be conforming at 10%. c. The Applicants have proposed to install vegetative screening along their north property line to screen the addition and additional garage massing from the adjacent property. d. The Applicants have agreed to incorporate architectural interest to the north side of the garage to break up the massing as viewed from the adjacent property and Casco Point Road. e. The Applicants' request will alleviate a practical difficulty inherent to the existing location of the detached garage and its proximity to Casco Point Road and not created by the Applicants. f. The Applicants' request is reasonable as there is a 34 foot distance between the garage and the paved, travelled roadway of Casco Point Road offering the feel of a greater setback. g. The Applicants' request will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood and will result in minimal negative impact on adjacent properties. h. The Applicants' request is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance. i. The Applicants' proposal is consistent with the comprehensive plan. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and Page 2 of 5