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� O� � 4 4 C ITY of ORONO ,� , � ti �� G'�' RESOLUTION OF THhE�ClB 3COUNCIL `9kE3II�g' NO. i. The Applicants' request is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance. j. The Applicants have demonstrated that enforcing the 75' to 250' zone hardcover, setback, lot area and lot width provisions of the Zoning Ordinance deprive the Applicants of the reasonable use of their Property. 4. 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 variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 5. 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 ( hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the Applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a practical difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the Applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-330(B) to allow construction of a new residence and detached garage on an existing lot 11,490 square feet (0.26 acre) in area and 50- feet in width at the OHWL and 50-feet in width at the 75-foot setback where 43,560 square feet (1.0 acre) in area and 140-feet in width are normally required; a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1288 to allow 32.9% hardcover within the 75'-250' zone where 25% is normally allowed in conjunction with the construction of a new home and new detached garage; and a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1435 to allow a 15-foot rear, street setback for a detached garage with doors which face the street where a 30-foot setback is normally required, subject to the following conditions: 1. Council approval is based on the survey and building plans submitted by the Applicants and annotated by City staff, attached to this Resolution as Exhibits A & B. Any amendments to the site plan which are not in conformity with City codes will require � further Planning Commission and City Council review. Page 3 of 5