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, * . . � O� • O O �b. - CITY of ORONO � � ��: �G'�' RESOLUTION OFe�THE CITY COUNCIL . `�kEsxo4 No. '� 5 J FINDINGS l. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #2161. 2. The property is located in the LR-1B, Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. � 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on August 19, 1996, and on a vote of 6-0 recommended approval of the proposed variances based upon the following findings: A. The 75-250' hardcover increase from 38.1% to 40.8% is primarily a result of locating the proposed garage more than 20' from the street lot line to allow for off-street parking which is critical in this neighborhood. There is minimal excessive extraneous hardcover which could be removed to • mitigate the hardcover variance. The small size of the lot is a significant factor in the need for the hardcover variance. B. The 6' variance to the 30' garage street setback requirement is justified based on the topography of the lot and the need to minimize driveway hardcover while providing an optimum level of off-street parking. C. The garage side setback variance to allow a 3' west side setback is justified based on the hardship of two mature trees which would be jeopardized by construction of a garage meeting the required side setbacks. Further, the proposed location of the garage allows for extension of the west wall of the garage to assist in accommodating drainage from the neighboring property along the lot line without negatively affecting applicants' existing residence. D. The 245 s.f. increase in lot coverage, which results in a 146 s.f. overage from the 1,500 s.f. allowed, is primarily caused by replacing the existing 18'x20' garage with a 22'x27.5' garage that includes an interior stairwell in lieu of an outside stairway. The justification for the increase in lot coverage is the safer walkway access provided by an enclosed stairway system. • . Page 2 of 7