#09-3417 Recorded Resolution 5860

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CITY of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 5 8 6 Q 2. The property is located in the LR-lB One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District which requires a minimum lot area of 1.0 acre and a minimum lot width of140'. 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing held on July 20, 2009 and voted 3-4 to recommend approval of variances based on the following findings: a. The property contains 20,037 s.f. in area and has 117' in width. b. The lot is substandard in area and a residence has existed on the property for many years. c. There is no additional land available to bring the lot width or lot area into conformity. d. At 14% structural coverage proposed the proposed plan meets the structural lot coverage limitation of 15%. e. The home expansions are outside of the 0-75' setback area. f. Rather than rebuilding further from the lake, removing numerous trees, and disturbing more of the property the applicants have proposed to utilize the existing home location. The proposed structure compli~s '.Y;th side yard and street yard setback requirements. g. The applicants will agree to filing a protective covenant in order to protect the significant trees on the property. h. Pavers will be utilized for the patios and sidewalks for increased permeability. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire Page 2 of 5