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Clt� o� ORONO • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL • NO. ��I� • - • • 24 . Granting the variances as to lot size and width will not be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code or to the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. a) The lot is sewered; consequently, there will be no threat to public health occurring because of excessive crowding of private sewage disposal systems . b) One more dwelling in the already developed area will not materially increase the density of the neighborhood, as long as the present carriage house is removed first, prior to construction of the new house. This is particularly true because the lot previously contained the cabin dwelling. c) Adequate open spaces for access in case of fire will insure that there will be no increased danger ' to the safety of the neighborhood. All required • setbacks are met by the proposed plan. d) No impairment of morals will result from the proposed construction of the single family dwelling. e) The existence of one more dwelling in the area will not materially increase the traffic in the area. 25. Requiring Mr. Rhode to build in a location further back than proposed in 1977 would amount to a practical difficulty as it would have a deleterious effect on the property values of all concerned and because soil conditions may adversely affect the strength and durability of the dwelling. 26 . The same conditions outlined above apply to granting a variance as to the "average setback" rule, to wit: it will not be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code or Comprehensive Plan and there will be no adverse effects on neighboring properties . 27 . The Planning Commission, after hearing testimony, recommended to the Council that Jack Rhode be granted a variance from the "average setback" requirement, which would allow him to build where proposed. 28 . Any variance for the lot should not �be granted unless • the carriage house is first remove� . PAGE � OF J� � �. «