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I � 0 ON. CITY of ORONO ,�^�� ~ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL `9to-ES� N0. .� a , 2. The property is located in the LR-1C, Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District,where .5 acres or 21,780 s.f. is the minimum lot area. The property consists of approximately .316 acres or 13,883 s.f. 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on September 18,2000 and recommended approval by a vote of 7 to 0. 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: A. Hardcover in the 75-250' zone will not change as a result of the addition. It will remain at 24.1%, below the allowed 25%. B. The average lakeshore setback variance is justified by the conclusion that existing views of the lake enjoyed by neighboring property owners will not be encroached upon by the proposed addition. C. Lot coverage on the property will increase to 13%, meeting the standard 15% limitation. D. The residence was built prior to current zoning standards. 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 demonstrabl,. hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning 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