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� <br /> i�" <br /> /� O� <br /> s ° ° � � <br /> ��b. - CITY of ORONO <br /> � F � <br /> '�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ��`�xL,, p4�'G .. � NO. . � e� � ��'. <br /> SI; <br /> 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on July 17, 2000 and <br /> recommended approval by a vote of 5 to 0. <br /> 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: <br /> A. The structural coverage on the lot will increase slightly, but still well below <br /> what is allowed. ' <br /> B. The addition within the side yard setback will not adversely affect the <br /> neighboring property. <br /> C. The addition will be in the same location as the existing part of the house that <br /> � is being removed. <br /> D. The south side of the residence is currently located 27.5'from the side lot line <br /> : ' where 50' is required. The addition will encroach 3.3' further into the side <br /> setback. <br /> E. The residence was built prior to adoption of current zoning standards. <br /> F. The lot is extremely undersized and narrow for the RR-lA zoning district. <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 variance 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 City 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 6 <br />