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O�' CITY of ORONO O_ � O RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. $ 458 ESH A. The site consists of 23 acres but the topography has placed severe limits on the building site. B. The location of the kitchen within the residence limits the proposed family room expansion to the east and south. C. Extensive vegetation exists along the south lot line and the natural building site for the adjacent property would be approximately 150' or more south from the applicant's property. D. The setback proposed at 31.4' is no less than the minimum 30' side setback approved for lots within the adjacent PRD of Cristofori Woods. E. The existing house was placed 75' from the west lot line rather than the standard 100' via a variance granted in 1992, and at the 50' south side setback line due to steeply sloping topography and to minimize erosion and the need for major cutting into steep elevations. F. Severe slopes to the east and north required placement of the house at this location in order to minimize the impact on existing dense vegetation. 4. 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. 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variance 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. Page 2 of 5 FM ears Disk Qaro