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� o� o , o ' � - C ITY of ORONO � � � � ��"� ' ti ~' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCiL �L`�kESH�4�G NO. � � !� Q 2. The Property is located in the LR-1C One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District which requires a minimum lot area of 0.5 acres and a minimum lot width of 100'. 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearin� held on June 20, 2011 and recommended approval of 75' to 250' zone hardcover and lot width variances based on the following findings: a. The Property contains 31,686 s.£ (0.73 acre) in area and has 60 feet in width at the OHWL and 6�-feet in width at the 75-foot lake setback. b. Sanitary sewer is available. c. There is no additional land available to bring the lot area into conformity. �� d. The Applicant has agreed to install a rain garden on the Property to infiltrafe � stormwater resulting from the long, steep driveway. e. The Applicant's proposal resul�s in an overall reduction in hardcover. £ The Applicant's request will alleviate a practical difficulty inherent to the Property and not created by the Applicant. g. The Applicant's request will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood and will result in minimal negative impact on adjacent properties. h. The Applicant's request is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance. i. The Council found no practical difficulty exists to support granting of the requested 250' to 500' zone hardcover variance. j. The 2�0' to 500' zone hardcover variance would serve as a convenience to the Applicant and the Applicant will not be deprived of a substantial property right by denying the hardcover variance. k. The Applicant has provided a plan which demonstrates their ability to meet the requirements of the hardcover regulations within the 250' to 500' zone. Page2of5