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� , � O� � O O • �g � CITY of ORONO z . � �.� . � � . :,�� ti ti RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��`9kEs�I�g'�G NO. 4 � 4 � � 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on February 19, 2003 and recommended approval by a vote of 6 to 0. � 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: . ' A. There was a lot line rearrangement in 1976 to correct a substandard setback. Another lot line rearrangement would only create a substandard setback for the adjacent property. B. Cutting back the eaves on the north side of the residence and moving the . foundation of the residence 6" is not economically feasible or reasonable because the construction is nearly complete: C. Cutting back the eaves on the north side of the residence and not the south � � would result in the residence losingf its symmetry. • . D. The proj ect to construct a new single family residential home on the property is nearly complete after a series of errors which were not realized until long. . �after they occurred.' 5. The City Couneil 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 variances will 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 applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or di�culty; is � necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the . City. . 6. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and ' recommendations of the Planning Commission,reports by City Staff,comments by the applicants and the effect of the proposed variances on the health, safety and �celfare of the community. • Page 2 of 6