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.� .� - ,: c�t� o� oR,oNo <br /> �� <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> NO. 2254 <br /> i <br /> s - • o <br /> 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on <br /> Septemt�er 14., 1987 and recommended denial of the proposed variances <br /> based upon the following findings: <br /> a) Four of five Planning Commissioners present indicated <br /> approval of the hardcover variances , finding that the <br /> proposa 1 resu lts in a net overa 1 1 decrease of hardcover <br /> square footage on the property and in the dedicated right- <br /> of-way of 224 square feet. <br /> b) Four of Five Planning Commissioners present indicated <br /> disapproval of the side setback variance for the garage, <br /> based on the knowledge that the garage will likely require a <br /> new foundation and the opportunity to move it to a <br /> conforming location would then exist. <br /> c) The Planning Commission generally felt that the average <br /> lakeshore setback should be reviewed under the assumption <br /> that the seasonal residence immediately to the north will <br /> eventually be removed and replaced with a house closer to <br /> the lake, thus revising applicants average setback line. <br /> 4. The City Counci 1 f inds that the increase in hardcover in the <br /> 75-250' zone is adequately counterbalanced by the proposed <br /> decreases in the 250-500 ' setback zone. <br /> 5. The City Council finds that the magnitude of actual reduction <br /> of potential or existing lakeshore views from neighboring <br /> properties will be such that it does not create a significant <br /> view encroachment. <br /> 6. The Council finds that the location of an existing mature tree <br /> is a hardship to moving the proposed garage to the south, and the <br /> locations of garages in the immediate neighborhood generally <br /> located nearer the northerly lot line then the required 10' <br /> setback, will not create a safety hazard nor a visual crowding <br /> effect if the proposed 2' side setback for the garage is <br /> retained. <br /> 7. The Council finds that as a resuZt of the attachment of the <br /> house and existing garage, the house setback will technically be <br /> 20' from the dedicated right-of-way where a 30' street setback is <br /> normal ly required, but will still maintain a 40' separation from <br /> the edge of the actual paved and traveled roadway. <br /> 8. On August 10, 1987 the City Counci l voted 4-1 to conceptually <br /> approve the requested variance and directed staff to draft a <br /> formal resolution for approval. <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br />