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� o� <br /> 0 0 <br /> �'��� - CITY of ORONO <br /> ,� �'�;�� � <br /> �� �' '� �� �'�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> �`�kEBIIpg'� NO. � 8 6 0 <br /> 2. The property is located in the LR-1B One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning <br /> District which requires a minimum lot area of 1.0 acre and a minimum lot width <br /> of 140'. <br /> 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing held on <br /> July 20, 2009 and voted 3-4 to recommend approval of variances based on the <br /> following findings: <br /> a. The property contains 20,037 s.f, in area and has 117' in width. <br /> b. The lot is substandard in area and a residence has existed on the property for <br /> many years. <br /> c. There is no additional land available to bring the lot width or lot area into <br /> conformity. <br /> d. At 14% structural coverage proposed the proposed plan meets the structural <br /> lot coverage limitation of 15%. <br /> e. The home expansions are outside of the 0-75' setback area. <br /> f. Rather than rebuilding further from the lake, removing numerous trees, and <br /> disturbing more of the property the applicants have proposed to utilize the <br /> existing nome location. The proposed structt�re complies �7,r?.th side yar� and <br /> street yard setback requirements. <br /> �. The applicants will agree to filing a protective covenant in order to protect the <br /> significant trees on the property. <br /> h. Pavers will be utilized for the patios and sidewalks for increased permeability. <br /> 4. The City Council has considered this application includin� the findings and <br /> recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by <br /> the applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variance on the <br /> health, safety and welfare of the community. <br /> 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to <br /> it 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 fire <br /> Page2of5 <br />