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�. ' • <br /> O� <br /> � CITY of ORONO <br /> O O <br /> • ���''���=� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ,''�,� ��'�, <�:� � N0. :; � G--� <br /> : ti, <br /> ��9� og�G <br /> Es8 <br /> 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on 7uly 18, 1994 and <br /> August 15, 1994 and recommended approval of the variance application as <br /> amended based on the following unique findings and hardships: <br /> A. 80% of the total property is unbuildable. <br /> B. The original structure was placed on property in 1973 prior to current <br /> lakeshore setback standards. <br /> C. The majority of the existing house is located within the 0-75' setback area. <br /> D. The interior lagoon connected to main lake by a dredged channel is <br /> � considered part of the main lake placing greater setback restrictions on <br /> • building envelope. <br /> E. The current proposal involves decreases in hardcover within the 0-75' and <br /> 75-250' setback areas as follows: <br /> In the 0-75' setback area there is a 499 s.f. or 1.7% reduction and in the <br /> 75-250' setback area there is a 1,889 s.f. or 14% reduction. <br /> 4. The City Council fmds 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 variance would not adversely affect tra�c conditions, light, air nor <br /> pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properry; would not merely <br /> ` serve as a convenience to the applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a <br /> demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property <br /> right of the applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the <br /> Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br /> 5. The Ciry Council has considered this application including the fmdings 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 the community. <br /> • Page 2 of 6 <br /> Fam 5005 Disk Orono <br />