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o 0 <br /> CITY of ORONO <br /> ti <br /> ti <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ��`9kESHID NO. 5 Q 8 1 <br /> 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at public hearings held on <br /> May 15, 2006 and on June 19, 2006 and recommended approval of variances <br /> based on the following findings: <br /> a. The applicants' property is 24,084 s.f. (0.55 acre) in area and has 95' of lot <br /> width. <br /> b. No additional land is available for acquisition by the applicants to make the <br /> property conforming in area or width. <br /> c. The property is served with municipal sewer. A single family residence has <br /> existed on the property for many years. <br /> d. The applicants have proposed a home and hardcover to adequately serve the <br /> property within the 25%hardcover limitation within the 75' —250' zone. <br /> e. The applicants' proposed home will meet all LR-1B zone setback <br /> requirements. <br /> 4. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at public hearings held on <br /> May 15, 2006 and on June 19, 2006 and recommended approval of the <br /> conditional use permit based on the following findings: <br /> a. City Code 78-1282 allows for the installation of stairs, lifts and landings in <br /> place of major topographic alterations on steep slopes. <br /> b. The proposed changes to the stair system and wall result in a reduction in <br /> hardcover from 7.6%to 5.7%. <br /> c. The proposed 5.7%hardcover is allowed pursuant to City Code 12-1282. <br /> d. The applicants have provided a restoration plan for the deck removal meeting <br /> the goals and intent of the Zoning Code and the Orono Community <br /> Management Plan. <br /> 5. 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 applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variances and <br /> conditional use permit on the health, safety and welfare of the community. <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />