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� o� 0 0 '�� - C ITY of ORQNO � _. � �� �� t, ~ G'�'� RESOLUTION OF THE.CITY OUNCIL ��kESH�4� N0. � � 6 � L The Applicant has demonstrated that enforcing the 75' to 250' zone hardcover and lot width provisions of the Zoning Ordinance deprive the Applicant of the reasonable use of their Property. 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 jenerally to other property in this zoning district; that b anting 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 Applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a practical difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the Applicant; and would be in keepin� with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. CONCLUSIOl�TS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-350(B) to allow construction of a new residence on an existing lot 60-feet in width at the OHWL and 65-feet in width at the 75-foot setback where 100-feet is required. The Orono City Council hereby grants a variance to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1288 within the 75'-250' zone to allow 3,984 s.f. or 30.4% hardcover where 25% is normally allowed; and further denies a variance within the 250' — 500' zone to allow 4,798 square feet or 34.6% hardcover where 30% is normally allowed in conjunction with the construction of a new home and new detached �arage, subject to the followin� conditions: 1. Council approval is based on the survey and building plans submitted by the Applicant and annotated by City staff, attached to this Resolution as Exhibits A & B. Any amendments to the site plan which are not in conformity with City codes will require further Planning Commission and City Council review. 2. Hardcover shall not increase above the existing and approved levels as follows: 194 square feet of hardcover within the 0 to 75' zone; 3,984 square feet of hardcover within the 7�' to 2�0' zone; and 4,148 square feet of hardcover within the 250' to 500' zone. Page 3 of 5