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O O <br /> ti <br /> CITY of ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> \kESHO� NO. _ 47 b8 <br /> A. Planning Commission finds that a lot width and lot area variance is not <br /> required since the existing house walls and foundation will be used,without <br /> structural repairs. If the walls or foundation are found to require structure <br /> repair or replacement, the property would require an application for <br /> additional variances to lot area and lot width. <br /> B. The Planning Commission recommended the total lot coverage by structure <br /> shall not exceed 15%. <br /> C. The proposed additions do not require variances for location or size. <br /> D. There is a large driveway and parking area on the property that would be <br /> reduced in size. The total hardcover in the 75-250'setback would be reduced <br /> by 591 s.f. <br /> E. The existing house is located 72' from the street property line requiring a <br /> longer driveway to serve the property. An existing garage is being removed <br /> to allow for construction of a new garage. <br /> F. Applicants have requested to add to the existing house rather than build a <br /> new structure on the property. Owners have stated the existing foundation <br /> and building will not be removed or altered as part of the remodeling plan. <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 /> 5. 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 7 <br />