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� �\` , . � O� • O ' O � �b. - CITY of ORONO � � , �� '�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL L`�kEsKO�'� No. 3 6 15 -� 3. The Orono Plazuung Commission reviewed this application on September 18, 1995 and recommended approval of the variances as proposed, based upon the following findings: A. The property is 1.28 acres in azea and subject to five-acre zoning standards. B. The properry is of an unusual triangular shape. . C. The residence has existed on this property for over 45 years and does not meet tYie current setback standards for the RR-lA zoning district. D. There is adequate septic capacity to serve the proposed improvements and adequate area for future alternate septic site on this severely limited property. • E. There is no additional property available for purchase to reduce the degree of variances required. F. There is adequate existing vegeta.tive screening to reduce the visual impact of the proposed additions. 4. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this properry aze peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variances 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 applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty;is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant;and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of.the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. 5. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare • of the community. • Page 2 of 5