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� o� <br /> � ��, O CITY of ORONO <br /> ��� : <br /> ��� <br /> � `�, ,�,✓4�n � RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> � � ::�`� �,� No. 6 1 4 8 <br /> ���kEsHog'� <br /> 2. The Property is located in the LR-1 C One Fami}y Lakeshore Residential Zoning <br /> District which requires a minimum lot area of 0.5 acres and a minimum lot width <br /> of 100'. <br /> 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing held on <br /> May 21, 2012 and recommended approval of variances based on the following <br /> findin�s: <br /> a. The Property contains 14,799 square feet (0.34 acre) in area and has 52 feet in <br /> width at the OHWL and �9 feet in width at the 75-foot lake setback. <br /> b. Sanitary sewer is available. <br /> c. There is no additional land available to bring the lot area or width into <br /> conformity. <br /> d. The Applicants' proposal results in an overall total reduction in hardcover on <br /> the property from the current level in the 75-2�0' zone of 4,204 s.£ (39.65%) <br /> down to 3,751 s.f. (35.4%). <br /> e. The Applicants' proposed plan includes a 2-stall attached garage with <br /> associated driveway, and retention of the existing 2-stall detached garage with <br /> storage space above, located 3 9 feet from the side lot line. This detached <br /> �arage is a legally nonconforming structure and is in good condition. <br /> £ The Applicants have agreed to provide mitigative measures for the hardcover <br /> excesses including a rain garden and maintenance of a lakeshore buffer. <br /> g. The Applicants' proposed grading and hardcover mitigation plan will reduce <br /> or eliminate runoff from the Property discharging to the adjoining lower <br /> elevation developed property to the immediate west. <br /> h. The Applicants' request will alleviate a practical difficulty inherent to the <br /> Property and not created by the Applicants. <br /> 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and <br /> recommendation of the Planninb Commission, reports by City staff, comments by <br /> the Applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variances on the <br /> health, safety and welfare of the community. <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />