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0 0 CITY of ORONO ti RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL �SY104 NO. 5 670 FINDINGS 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #07-3314. 2. The Property is located in the LR -1C zoning district, where 0.5 acre is the minimum lot area and 100 feet is the minimum lot width. The Property is approximately 1.44 acres in area and 163.42 feet in width. The Planning Commission reviewed this application on September 17, 2007 and on a vote of 4 - 0 recommended .approval of the conditional use permit revision and variance, based on the following findings: a. The proposed use of the shed for storage of grounds keeping equipment and supplies and general supplies is reasonable and customary.. b. The design of the shed is compatible with the building and surrounding residential area. c. If this property were used for residential purposes the shed could be located as close as 10 feet from the property line. d. The proposed location adjacent to the building is necessary for reasonable functioning of the shed. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant and the public, and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the Owner but necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the Owner; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. Page 2 of 4