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� o� <br /> o Fs� o <br /> �������-,, , CITY of ORONO <br /> � .� � <br /> �'',� r `' p�� �j'�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> L�kESYi04� NO. 5 4 8 �S <br /> 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at public hearings held on <br /> May 15, June 19, aI1C1 JLlly 17, 2006 and recommended ap}�roval of variances <br /> based on the followinc findings: <br /> a. The property contains 19,572 s.f. in area and has 60' in width. <br /> b. The lot is substandard in area and width and a residence has existed on the <br /> property for many years. <br /> c. There is no additional land available to bring the lot width or lot area into <br /> conformity. <br /> d. The hardcover variances as requested are in line with the levels of hardcover <br /> variances approved on rebuild applications with similar lot conditions. The <br /> proposed residence meets the stnictural lot covera�e limitation of 15%. <br /> e. The proposed structure complies with all lake yard, side yard, rear (street) <br /> yard, and avera�e lalceshore setback requirements. <br /> f. The steepness and narrowness of the driveway warrants an additional 100 s.f. <br /> of paved area near the street to allow for safer ingress and egress. <br /> 4. The City Council has considered this application includin� the findings and <br /> recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments b� <br /> the applicant and the public, and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, <br /> safety and welfare of the communitv. <br /> �, 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 �ranting <br /> the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, li�ht, air nor pose a fire <br /> hazard or other danger to neiahboring property; �vould not merely serve as a <br /> convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship <br /> or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; <br /> and ���ould be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zonina Code and <br /> Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br /> PaU� � of� <br />