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� o� <br /> �� o 0 <br /> CITY of ORONO <br /> � � <br /> ti <br /> ��t �G�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCiL <br /> `9kESi'i�g' NO. 6 0 � o <br /> b. The Applicant's home was constructed in approximately 1920 and prior to the <br /> construction of the homes on the adjacent lots. <br /> c. The Applicant's request will not alter the essential character of the <br /> neighborhood and will result in minimal negative impact on adjacent <br /> properties. <br /> d. The proposed addition to the east portion of the Applicant's home is <br /> completely screened by the existing home from the property to the west. <br /> Ample vegetative screening exists between the Applicant's property and the <br /> property to the east making the addition difficult to see. <br /> e. The Applicant's proposed addition will not adversely impact views of the lake <br /> currently enjoyed by the adjacent properties. <br /> ( f. The expansion of the existing home will result in minimal additional massing <br /> of the house. <br /> g. The Applicant's request is in hannony with the purpose and intent of the <br /> ordinance. <br /> h. The Applicant has demonstrated that enforcing the average lakeshore setback <br /> provision of the Zoning Ordinance deprives the Applicant of the reasonable <br /> use of their property. <br /> 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and <br /> recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by <br /> � the applicant and the public, and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, <br /> safety and welfare of the community. <br /> 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to <br /> it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting <br /> the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire <br /> hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a <br /> convenience to the Applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a practical difficulty; is <br /> necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the Applicant; and would be <br /> in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan <br /> � of the City. <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br />