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0 <br /> � � <br /> • � � <br /> ��b. - C ITY of ORONO <br /> � ti <br /> '� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ���kE H.p4L�'G � NO. � � �i � � - <br /> S <br /> 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: <br /> , <br /> A. Hardcover in the 0-75'zone will not change as a result of the addition. It will <br /> remain at 9.1%. <br /> B. Hardcover in the 75-250' zone will not change as a result of the addition. It <br /> - will remain at 29.0%. <br /> C. The average lakeshore setback variance is justified by the conclusion that <br /> existing views of the lake enjoyed by neighboring property owners will not <br /> be encroached upon by the prbposed addition. <br /> D. Lot coverage on the property is currently 8.8%, and will remain with the <br /> proposed addition, meeting the standard 15% limitation. <br /> . E. Although the lot size is conforming with an area of approximately 1.5 acres, <br /> nearly half of the lot is in the 0-75' setback zone. <br /> F. The shape of the lot and the curve of the shoreline, as well as the fact that <br /> lake exists on both the north and east sides of the property are hardships that <br /> are unique to the property. . <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 applicants,but is�necessary to alleyiate 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 applicants and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and <br /> welfare of the community. � <br /> � Page 2 of 5 <br />