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, � <br /> � O� <br /> � O . O <br /> ��b. - C ITY of ORONO <br /> � � <br /> . � G'� . . RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> �9kESH�4��' NO. � 1 `�� � <br /> 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application on October 19, 1998 and <br /> , recommended approval on a vote of 5 to 0. <br /> 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: <br /> A. In 1991 the City Council adopted a resolution for variances to allow the <br /> e�sting deck to be constructed. The resolution stated the Council would � <br /> not look favorably on any future variances' to increase structural lot <br /> coverage. <br /> B. The properry was assessed in 1980 for one-half of a sewer unit. The lot � <br /> , � located across the alley was assessed for the other half of a sewer unit. <br /> The property owners allowed the lot (#24) to go tax forfeit without the <br /> � City recovering any of the $3,350 assessment. ($3,350 is equal to one- <br /> half of a sewer unit). <br /> • C. The previous property owners of 500 Hanlon Avenue expressed interest <br /> in acquiring the tax forfeited lot to allow for the provision of building <br /> a garage in the future. The City Council adopted a resolution in 1996 <br /> to allow the property owners to have all past interest or penalties waived <br /> � and pay only the uncollected principal amount of $3,350 with the <br /> condition the lot be combined with Lot 1. The property owners did not <br /> purchase and join the lot. � <br /> D. Direct access for the proposed garage would be from the alley side rather <br /> . than Dickenson Street. <br /> E. The property owners located at 521 Hanlon Avenue, the only adjacent <br /> property, have submitted a letter of support for the proposed plan. <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 variances 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 /> • Page 2 of 5 <br />