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\ �� _ <br /> O� <br /> � r <br /> � O �, O . <br /> � r CITY of ORONO <br /> ,� .: .,.. � _ _ <br /> � ti . <br /> ti <br /> � RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> �L`q 04�G � NO. � � � � <br /> kESYi <br /> 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on January 22,2003 and <br /> recommended approval of the proposed variances based upori the following findings: <br /> A. The existing residence was built in 1974. , _ . <br /> B. The property is unusual that it is surrounded on two side by platted, but <br /> undeveloped right of ways. <br /> .. C. The City is unlikely to vacate Summit Avenue or Grant Street,therefore there <br /> is not additional land to obtain. ' • <br /> D. The topography of the property changes from the front to the rear of the <br /> property,necessitating retaining walls. <br /> E. The deck will not obstruct views of adjacent neighbors. � <br /> • F. The property is wooded, at the end of the street, and surrounded by two <br /> undeveloped right of ways, therefore the deck location will not have any . <br /> �negative visual impact in the neighborhood. <br /> G. The hardcover in the 75-250' setback zone is not increasing. The applicant <br /> � will remove a lower deck, a portion of the driveway and a brick paver <br /> walkway to maintain existing hardcover levels. � <br /> 4. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it <br /> and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district;that granting the . <br /> � . variances will not adversely affect traffic conditions,light,air,nor pose a fire hazard <br /> � or other danger to neighboring property;would not merely serve as a convenience to � <br /> the applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is <br /> necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and would be in <br /> keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the <br /> City. � <br /> �. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and <br /> recommendations of the Planning Commission,reports by City Staff, comments by <br /> the applicants and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and <br /> • welfare of the community. <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br />