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� <br /> O . <br /> � � � CITY of ORONO <br /> O ::, .: � O <br /> • ��rl _� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> �, ���, ,�`�';� ti No. 3 � 4 � <br /> y �' <br /> ���x O¢�G <br /> ESH <br /> 2. The property is located in the LR-lA, Zoning District requiring 87,120 s.f. or 2 <br /> acres'. The properry consists of 9,727 s.f. or .223 acres. <br /> 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on June 21, 1993, and <br /> recommended approval of the variances as proposed based upon the following � <br /> fmdings and hardships: � � <br /> A. The lot is less than a quarter of an acre in area and subject to 2 acre <br /> ' zoning standards. <br /> B. The properry located within the shoreland area of the City has a septic <br /> system that conforms to the 3' required separation from seasonal water <br /> table to bottom of trench. � <br /> • C. The proposed garage although located within a substandard setback will <br /> be located further away from the side and rear lot lines than the existing <br /> structure. <br /> D. The City has received no negative comments from the neighbors notified <br /> of the proposed improvement. , � <br /> E. The overall improvements will result in a decrease in hardcover of 270.4 <br /> . s.f. or 3.1%. � <br /> F. Visual impact of the 12'/2' high structure will be minimized because of the <br /> location of a 6-7' high privacy fence and the fact that structure will be cut <br /> into the higher elevations of the rear yard. � <br /> 4. 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 variance would not adversely affect traffic'conditions, light, air nor <br /> . pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighborin; property; would not merely <br /> serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a <br /> demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property <br /> right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the <br /> . � Page 2 of 5 • <br /> ro�saos a�ao�o <br />