#13-3619 Recorded Resolution 6319 - abstract

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CITY of ORONO RESOLUTION OF f E 91 9v COUNCIL NO. 3 b. With a total of 25.8% overall hardcover, the Property will be under and conform to the hardcover limitations of a Tier 3 lot. c. The Applicants' proposal conforms to the 15% coverage by structures limitation. d. The Applicants' have proposed one-story additions for the one-story home which minimizes massing. e. The proposed additions will be stepped back from the street. The Applicants propose to incorporate a decorative planter/bench element into the front porch design. Both will add interest to the curb view and will visually break up the front of the home. f. The Applicants' proposed additions will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood and will result in minimal or no negative impact on adjacent properties. g. The Applicants' request is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance. h. The Applicants have demonstrated that enforcing the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance deprive the Applicants of the reasonable use of their Property. 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 hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the Applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a practical difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the Applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. Page 2 of 4