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O <br /> O CITY of ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> .� G~ NO. 6 1 2 Q <br /> S140 <br /> c. Proposed improvements will result in a net hardcover reduction of 171 square feet <br /> (536 square feet including elimination of illegal hardcover), which will improve <br /> stormwater quality on the Property fulfilling a main goal in the comprehensive plan. <br /> d. The proposed addition location and size is reasonable as it will be conforming to mass <br /> and side yard setback requirements, and will not block a prominent lake view <br /> currently enjoyed by the neighboring home. <br /> e. The location of this home and the neighboring homes are unique due to their <br /> positioning on a curve within the peninsula. <br /> f. The proposed addition will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> g. The Applicants are not proposing to construct the proposed addition solely for <br /> economic considerations. <br /> h. The location of homes in relation to the curve on the peninsula is a unique <br /> circumstance which differentiates the Property from others within the City of Orono. <br /> i. Approval of the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of the <br /> Applicants' right to use the Property for a single-family dwelling conforming to <br /> allowable size requirements within a location conforming to the intent of code. <br /> j. Allowing the proposed addition will not impair the health, safety or morals of the <br /> community. <br /> k. Granting of the variances is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable difficulty (e.g. <br /> conforming expansion of the home). <br /> 9. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and <br /> recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the <br /> Applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variances on the health, safety <br /> and welfare of the community. <br /> 10. The City Council finds that the Applicants' requests would be in keeping with the spirit <br /> and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br /> CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS <br /> Based upon the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants the requested <br /> variance to Orono Code Section 78-1288(a)(1) to construct an addition onto the existing home on <br /> the Property with 4,459 square feet or 27.12% hardcover in the 75' to 250' zone when 25% <br /> Page 3 of 5 <br />