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i O <br /> 7 � <br /> • O O <br /> ��e - CITY of ORONO <br /> � � <br /> �,� G'�F ,RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> �`9k'E38�g'� NO. � � �� � . <br /> 2. This property is located in the LR-1C Zoning District,where 1/2 acre or 21,780 s.f. <br /> is the minimum lot area. <br /> 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on May 15, 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 properry owner has proposed to remove existing detached garage and <br /> construct a new garage. The existing gazage is located over the rear property <br /> line and on the west property line. The applicant has stated the hardship is <br /> the existing garage has a dirt floor and is located on the lowest point between <br /> • the adjacent properties. Following rain,the water runs into and through the <br /> garage, making the garage usable during dry times in the summer. In the <br /> winter,the ground swells with frost and the doors cannot be opened. <br /> � B. Filling the low portion of the property was discussed,but it is the only place <br /> on the properties that is collecting water. Fill would force the water in <br /> another direction. The proposed site plan would allow the garage to be <br /> located out of the low area and place the structure within the properry lines. <br /> C. A 5' setback should be maintained on lots for accessory buildings due to the <br /> Code requirement to maintain a minimum setback to all other structures of <br /> 10'. The adjacent garage located at 3438 Livingston Avenue is 3' off the <br /> . property line. If the garage is replaced in the future, it should be replaced 5' <br /> from the property line,thus resulting in a 10' separation between buildings. <br /> D. The minimum setback required for garages from the rear property line is 10'. <br /> Most other garages in the locality do not meet the minimum setback required <br /> by code. This garage cannot be located closer to the rear property line due to <br /> the low area that collects water after rainfall. However the 12' setback is in <br /> keeping with the setback established for garages in the zoning district. <br /> • Page 2 of 6 <br />