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O O <br /> CITY of ORONO <br /> ON, <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ��kESH0 NO. 4 7 4 <br /> FINDINGS <br /> 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #2528. <br /> 2. The property is located in the LR-1C Zoning District, where .5 acres or 21,700 <br /> s.f. is the minimum lot area. The property consists of .34 acres or 14,835 s.f. <br /> 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application on October 18, 1999 and <br /> recommended approval on a vote of 7 to 0. <br /> 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: <br /> A. The amount of hardcover in the 75-250' lakeshore setback would be <br /> reduced from 54.5% to 45.4%. <br /> 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar <br /> to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that <br /> granting the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor <br /> pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely <br /> serve as a convenience to the applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a <br /> demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial <br /> property right of the applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and <br /> intent of the Zoning Code and 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 <br /> by the applicants and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety <br /> and welfare of the community. <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br />