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y • ' <br /> . �_ <br /> �� �� <br /> 0 0 <br /> , C ITY of ORONO <br /> � � <br /> �',� G'�� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> �\kESHO¢� NO. � R �� <br /> 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: <br /> A. The property was developed in 1953 prior to the adoption of the zoning <br /> ordinance. <br /> B. The existing house is located 3.5' and 6.85' from Lakeview Avenue and 8.5' <br /> and 9.2' from the side lot line. <br /> C. The setbacks on the property leave a minimal building pad that could not be <br /> used for additions to the existing structure. � <br /> D. The property is located in the Crystal Bay neighborhood where most lots are <br /> similar in size and dimension to the applicant's property, <br /> E. A platted,but undeveloped,alley is located immediately east of the property. <br /> The City of Orono has no intention to open the alley for construction of a <br /> public right-of-way. <br /> F. The height of the house will not be increased by the proposed addition. <br /> 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to <br /> it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting <br /> the variances will not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air, nor pose a fire <br /> hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a <br /> convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship <br /> or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; <br /> and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and <br /> Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br /> 6. The Ciry Council has considered this application including the findings and <br /> recommendations of the Planning Commission,reports by City Staff, comments by <br /> the applicant and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and <br /> welfare of the community. <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />