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� O� <br /> O , 0 <br /> - CITY of ORONO <br /> � �'b�-� ti <br /> `� '�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> �t�kEsH�4�G NO. � �- _ �'� <br /> 2. The property is located in the LR-1B, One Family Lakeshore Residential <br /> Zoning District which requires a minimum lot area of one acre and a <br /> minimum lot width of 140'. <br /> 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing <br /> held on November 15, 2004 and recommended approval of variances <br /> based on the following findings: <br /> a. The property contains 15,679 s.f. or 0.36 acre in area and has 9>' in <br /> width. <br /> b. The property was granted variances in 2001 for structural coverage <br /> and hardcover by Resolution No. 4644. <br /> c. The proposed rebuild and reconfiguration of the lake side deck will not <br /> result in a net increase in structural coverage or hardcover within the <br /> 0-75' or 75'-250' setback zones from those levels approved in 2001. <br /> d. The 2001 structure and hardcover removals resulted in an orientation <br /> of the deck which did not allow for safe sta�ng in the pool area. <br /> 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings <br /> and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, <br /> comments by the applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed <br /> variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. <br /> 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are <br /> peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning <br /> district; that grantinc the variance would not adversely affect traffic <br /> conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring <br /> property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicants, but is <br /> necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to <br /> preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and would be in <br /> keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive <br /> Plan of the City. <br /> Paae 2 of 5 <br />