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C) There is no other location on the property in which to construct a 2-car garage due to the required 10 foot separation between structures and the close proximity of the house to the south, which is only 0.5 feet from the lot line. D) The Orono 'Zoning Code grants no specific view or sun- light rights to the neighboring property owners as regards the street yard of their property. E) The 2nd-story room over the garage is reasonable considering the small size of the lot, and is preferable to a horizontal expansion of the house which would create additional hardcover. F) The applicant has revised the entryway proposal to meet the well setback requirements. G) For safety purposes it is reasonable to allow the applicant to keep the entire existing paved parking apron in order to provide a backup area to avoid backing out into the street. H) No other land is available for applicant to purchase in order to make his property more conforming. I) There is existing hardcover in the 0-75' and 75-250' setback zones which can be removed to partially offset the proposed additional hardcover. 4. Because one of the general purposes of - i deyard setback and height requirements in the Zoning Code is t ;naximize the amount of open space, air, and sunlight in a :.ighborhood, it is appropriate to restrict the height of this garage addition, given the side setback variance allowed. 5. The City Council has considered this application includ;.ng the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commiss;_on, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant and comments by the public, and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 6. 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 would not adversely affec, traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other clanger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardshi-) or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial pro, rty right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. Page 2 of 5