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CITY of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 3008 4. A single stall detached garage exists on the property located 1 1/2' from the east side line and 3' from the street lot line. Applicant proposes a new detached garage to be located 4' from the west side lot line and 3' from the street lot line. 5. Applicant proposes the removal of existing hardcover resulting in a net reduction of 573.4 s.f. or 11.2% hardcover. 6. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on July 15 and August 19, 1991 and recommended approval of the amended variance application based upon the fol lowing findings: A) Total structural hardcover for residence and garage is allowed at 1,500 s.f. Applicant proposes 1,499.95 s.f. B) Proposed improvements will result in a net reduction of 573.4 s.f. or 11.2% in hardcover. Existing hardcover is at 2,408 s.f. or 47%. Hardcover is proposed at 1,834.5 s.f. or 35.7%. 7. 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 conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. 8. The City Council has considered this application .. inc 1 uding the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant and the effect of the after-the-fact variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. Page 2 of 4