Resolution 4695 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

:: . . ��—� /� O� ' • O O �b. - CITY of ORONO � F �� 'ti RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � ��`9kESHp4�� NO. � � � � . � 2. The property is located in the RR-1B, Single Family Rural Residential Zoning District, where 2 acres is the minimum lot area. The property consists of approximately 1.5 acres. 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on September 17,2001 and recommended approval by a vote of 7 to 0. " 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: A. The 150'Natural Environment lake setback was adopted after the residence was built. , B. Hardcover in the 0-75'setback zone will decrease to 3,622 s.f.(22.25%)from 4,�81 s.f. (26.9%). . • C. The structural coverage on the property will be 4.9%, below the allowed 15%. D. Encroachment into the average lakeshore setback will not adversely affect the neighboring property views. 5. 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 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 difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zonin; 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 variance on the health, safety and • welfare of the community. • Page 2 of 5 . �