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y r r � O� • O �+ O . � � CITY of ORONO � � . ,t� ti �� G~' : RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � � `�kEsKO�`' � � No. � � 1 � 2. The property is located in the LR-1B Lakeshore Residential Zoning District,which requires minimum lot area of 1.0 acres and minimum lot width of 140'. The lot has a defined width of 157' at the OHWL and 150' at the 75' setback line, but is only 28,648 s.f. (0.66 acres) in area. � . 3. The Planning Commission initially reviewed this application at a public hearing held on May 19,2003 and on a vote of 5-0 recommended approval of the variances for lot area, average setback and accessory structure without a principal structure during construction,but tabled the hardcover and bluff impact variance to allow applicant to reduce hardcover to nearer the 25% limit. - " 4. The Planning Commission reviewed the applicants'revised proposal on July21,2003 and on a vote of 7-0 recommended approval of hardcover in the amount of 28.2%in the 75-250'zone; approval of 5.7%hardcover in the 0-75' zone subject to removal of the existing 8'x 12'shed in that zone;approval of a 4'encroachment of the required � • 30'bluff setback for the new house, subject to reconfiguring the existing deck to be located no closer than 15'from the top of bluff where a 30'setback is required;these approvals being based on the following findings: a) A house has existed on the property for many decades. The lot area of 0.66 acres is sufficient to allow construction of a new residence on the site. The property is served by municipal sewer. � b) The property contains an existing residence structure and detached garage. .. The house will be removed by the applicant in order to construct a new residence on the property. The applicant intends to re-use the existing garage, which is relatively ne�v, in good condition, and conforming in location, but � which is oriented and elevated in relation to Highwood Road in a manner � � which requires substantial driveway to be functional and provide for safe access while providing off-street parkin�needed because Highwood Road is very narro�v.The applicant has agreed to reconfigure the driveway to reduce its associated excessive hardcover. c) The site contains a bluff feature. A small portion of the proposed house will be located 26' from the top of bluff where a 30' setback is required. An � � existing deck serving the house is 2'from the top of bluff. This deck will be reconfigured to meet a 15'setback from top of bluff. The bluff impact zone • Page 2 of 7 1� .