Laserfiche WebLink
� o � <br /> � �' CITY of ORONO <br /> O .,; O <br /> � � _ ?e�=� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> a! ���' , �, <br /> ,� � ., `a�� �, N0. e� � �,� � <br /> Y ` <br /> 7 <br /> G <br /> ���E3H�g'� <br /> 11. The properry does not meet the required area for the zoning district for single <br /> family residential use and would now be required to provide all improvements <br /> needed to support two residential units. <br /> 12. The property is located within a sensitive local watershed that produces <br /> downstream drainage problems during wet periods and there is a need to maintain <br /> , natural ground cover to treat and absorb surface runoff during these wet periods. <br /> Further, the City has received testimony from neighboring property owners that <br /> an increase in hardcover on applicant's properry would exacerbate existing <br /> . drainage problems. � � <br /> 13. The configuration of the property is such that adding parking spaces to the site <br /> would either create traffic safety hazards (if spaces were added for access from <br /> Blaine Avenue), or unreasonably intrude on the use of neighboring properry (if <br /> spaces were added to existing spaces accessing the properry from Livingston <br /> • Avenue). <br /> 14. On September 20, 1993, the Orono Planning Commission voted to recommend <br /> � approval of the conditional use permit based on the following findings: <br /> a. The use had existed prior to creation of the single family zoning district � <br /> through to present times without interruption. <br /> b. The structure had contained three residential units but applicant seeks <br /> approval of two permanent units resulting in a less intense use of the <br /> properry. <br /> 15. The Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it <br /> and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district ; that granting <br /> the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a <br /> fue hazard or other danger to neighboring properties, would not merely serve as <br /> a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable <br /> hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the <br /> applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code <br /> and Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br /> • Page 3 of 8 � � <br /> Fam5005 DiskOrono <br />