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� ��' CITY of ORONO <br /> O ;, ; O <br /> e�'�> ,� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> � � �, �;=�' �, NO. �_,�-�v <br /> • ti, <br /> ���x o4�G <br /> ESTrI <br /> e. Topography of the site is severe, and with construction of a new residence <br /> the opportunity exists to improve drainage by reducing the irnpact of <br /> drainage on neighboring properties and the potential negative impact on <br /> the bluff existing at the lakeshore. Certain grading and excavation is <br /> necessary within the 0-75' setback and within the bluff impact zone in <br /> order to improve the drainage. <br /> f. No average setback, bluff setback, or structure height variances are <br /> required. <br /> g. Applicants have addressed to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission <br /> the concerns raised by the neighboring adjacent property owner to the <br /> south. <br /> 4. Planning Commission further recommended that City approval reference the site <br /> plan and house plans, and the grading and drainage plan as modified by the City <br /> Engineer. The PlanninQ Commission further recommended that any written <br /> agreement reached between the applicants and the neighbor to the south be <br /> referenced in the City approval resolution. Planning Commission further <br /> recommended that no future hardcover variances should be granted for this <br /> property. <br /> 5. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and <br /> recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments <br /> by the applicants and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and <br /> welfare of tY�.e communit��. <br /> 6. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar <br /> to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that <br /> granting the variances and conditional use permit would not adversely affect <br /> traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring <br /> properties; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicants, but is <br /> necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to <br /> preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and would be in keeping <br /> with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the <br /> Ciry. <br /> Page 3 of 6 <br /> fam 5005 DisM Orono <br />