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S� ��^ . � O� • O O ��b. - CITY of ORONO � � �� '�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL - ��kESH�g'� NO. � � R � FINDINGS 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #2135. 2. The property is located in the LR-lA, Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. 3. The Orono Planning Commission originally reviewed this application on May 20, 1996 and reviewed revisions to the application on July 15, 1996, and on a vote of 5 to 1 recommended approval of the proposal as revised based upon the � following findings: . A. Factors which make this a difficult lot in terms of development include steep topography, shallow lot depth between street and lake leaving • virtually no conforming building envelope, and the location of the existing house almost entirely within the 0-75' lakeshore setback zone. B. Replacement of the existing detached garage which encroaches 0.2' into . the right-of-way, with an attached garage located 8' from the right-of- way, is a positive improvement to the neighborhood. C. The proposed location of the main portions of the house approximately 30' from the street lot line is not inconsistent with other houses in the neighborhood on the lake side of Long Lake Boulevard. The location of the existing house and the undesirability of constructing additions on the south side of the house, justifies granting of the variance for additions on the north side of the house away from the lake. D. The proposed second story additions and attached garage addition are modest in scope and do not yield a residence structure that is out of character for this lot in this neighborhood. E. Neither adjacent lakeshore lot will have existing lake views encroached upon by the proposed additions, hence the average lakeshore setback variance will have no impact on those properties. • Page 2 of 9