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� �� °� <br /> 0 0 . <br /> • ��b. - CITY of ORONO <br /> � � <br /> �� G'� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> �9kESI��4�' NO. ,� � `�d � <br /> 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on April 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 proposed new residence will meet the required side setbacks of 10' on a <br /> lot that is 50' in width, and will meet the required 75' lakeshore setback. <br /> B. The proposed improvement will result in an increase of hardcover within the <br /> 75-250' setback area to 2,647 s.f. (46.93%). It is not feasible to construct a <br /> 1,500 s.f. residence/attached garage on this small lot without exceeding the <br /> 25%hardcover allowance. The hardcover has been minimized to the greatest <br /> ' extent possible while still accommodating an attached garage. <br /> C. The structural coverage will increase from 1,150 s.f. (11.3%) to 1,500 s.f. <br /> (15%), meeting the structural coverage limits imposed by City Code. <br /> � <br /> D. The improvement as proposed will not have a detrimental impact on the <br /> values of the surrounding residences. <br /> E. The proposed grading within 5' of the side lot lines will have no negative <br /> impacts on adjacent properties. <br /> 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this properry are peculiar to <br /> it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting <br /> the variance would 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 alleviate a demonstrable hardship . <br /> or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; <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 /> welfaze of the community. <br /> • Page 2 of 6 <br />