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t O <br /> � �' CITY of ORONO <br /> O .:� .� � � <br /> � �� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> � . ��'�': � �' � D+ 3240 <br /> ,�,, � �. �� �, NO. <br /> ti <br /> ��`q�' Og'�G . <br /> Es8 <br /> B) The location of all the residential structures for the Marsh at Lafayette <br /> � were established by recorded soil borings determined to be the most <br /> suitable for building. If there is to be a basement for a residence <br /> structure, the basement levels would be above finished grade based on the <br /> elevation of the flood plain and the need to build at least 1' above the <br /> flood plain elevation. , <br /> C) Structures on Lots 4 and 6 based on sloping grades with walkouts and the <br /> design of the roof are allowed a total building height of 42'. <br /> D) The total building height for proposed residence on Lot 5 is 34'10" as <br /> measured from the highest existing elevation 939.1. The grade is <br /> consistent around all elevations of the proposed building. The house on <br /> Lot� 6 measures 30' from the street side and 39' to the rear. The house <br /> on Lot 4 measures 30' from the street yard and 41' from the rear. <br /> • <br /> E) The proposed house on Lot 5 will actually be 6' lower than the adjacent <br /> residences. <br /> . F) A classic 2 1/2 story colonial with mansard�roof could not be built.based <br /> on the limitations of the building height� section and the flood plain <br /> elevation and could only be installed with a walkout design which may not <br /> be suited for a traditional colonial style. . <br /> 4. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this properry are peculiar <br /> to it and do not apply generally to other properry 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 neighboring properry; 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 properry <br /> � right of the applicant, and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the <br /> Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the Ciry. � <br /> � 5. The Ciry Council has considered this application including the findings and <br /> recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments <br /> by the applicant and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and <br /> • <br /> Page 2 of 5 � <br /> � r«msoos w�o�� <br />