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, , „ �. <br /> � �� <br /> O .. O CITY of ORONO <br /> • ��' � � <br /> $�`e�=� ,� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> �, '� �� ':�� �, No. 3 4 4 2 <br /> Y � <br /> ����y � O��G <br /> E3I; <br /> 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on April 18, 1994 and <br /> May 16, 1994 and recommended approval of the variances as amended based <br /> upon the following unique findings and hardships: <br /> A. The 15,965 s.f. or .36 acre property is subject to standards for a one acre <br /> zoning district. <br /> B. The property has severe topographic limitations that consist of a bluff area <br /> requiring more additional restrictive setback standards. <br /> C. The existing residence has existed on the property for over 40 years prio"r <br /> to the development of current shoreland management standards. <br /> D. More gentle sloped areas to the rear or north of the property have resulted <br /> in structures being placed at a substandard setback from the street but this <br /> • has been found to be consistent with the pattern of development for all <br /> residential construction along Highwood Road. . <br /> _ B. The proposed improvements will not encroach the average lakeshore <br /> setback line creating visual impact for existing residences on adjacent <br /> properties. <br /> F. Hardcover within the 0-75' setback area will be reduced by 1,371 s.f. or <br /> 17.7%. 2,510 s.f. or 32% hardcover exists on the property and 1,139 s.f. <br /> or 14.7% is proposed. <br /> G. � The existing detached garage is located 3' from the side and street lot <br /> lines. The proposed garage addition will be located 9' from the street lot <br /> line and 71/a' from the side lot line. <br /> H. The proposed improvements will not result in the alteration of the bluff � <br /> at the lakeside of the residence. <br /> I. The existing plantings and vegetation on this property will provide for <br /> adequate screening for the expansion of structure closer to the top of <br /> � bluff. <br /> • <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br /> Fam5005 UlskOrono <br />