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, � �O� . • O O �� CITY of ORONO � ,� _ � ,a � ti � RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��`�k'ESSO��G NO. � � � 44 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing held on May 16, 2005 and recommended approval of lot width and average lake setback variances based on the following findings: a. The property has 44,610 s.f. (1.02 acre) in lot area and 109' of lot width at the shoreline and 123' at the 75' setback. b. No additional land is available for acquisition by the applica�lts to make the property conforming in width. � c. A lagoon exists on the neighboring property to the north which accounts for the home to the north to be set back considerably from the applicant's property, thus making an unnatural average lakeshore • setback line. d. The applicant's property contains a long shared driveway serving 4 other residences. The driveway and hardcover are entirely on the applicant's property and the hardcover is applied toward the 75'-250' hardcover allowance; This shaxed driveway situation would not be allowed if the lots were subdivided today as an Outlot or a public road would be required for this type of shared access. This sllared driveway configuration acts as a hardship that supports the 75' —250' hardcover variance for this complete rebuild sit�iation. e. The property is served with municipal sewer. f. The property is similar in size to many of the lots in this neighborhood. g. The average setback variance will have no impact on lake views enjoyed by the neighboring property owners. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant 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 . Page2of6 .