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� , �—� !� �\ \ �� °�� , �b. - ,; CITY of ORONO � �!;; �� ,�/-' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL `9�f p4� �/ NO. ,� ;-' v�' ��_g� � `� _ 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on April 17, 2000 and recommended approval by a vote of 4 to 0. 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: A. The two adjacent properties to the north(257� and 2605 Thoroughbred Lane) would be those most impacted by the encroachment into the rear yard setback. The tennis court is proposed to be located approximately 23 5'to the residence located at 260� Thoroughbred Land and would be approximately 270' to the residence located at 2�7� Thoroughbred Lane. B. - According to the City's most recent topographic maps the tennis court would be located about 22' lower than the t�vo residences on Thoroughbred Lane. The elevation of the tennis court would be at 1007' and the average floor elevation of the residences is approximately 1029'. C. Because the sun is generally located in either the east or��est sky it has been an industry standard that tennis courts are constructed to direct play north and south. To accommodate a court on this property and properly align the court it has become necessary to encroach 20' into the rear yard setback. There is a large portion of the property that is not developed to the rear of the house that could not be used for a tennis court due to the primary mound septic system being located in that area. D. Accessory structures cannot be located closer to the street than the house. Based on the court location and conditions by �vhich it must be constructed, it is not possible to locate a tennis court on the property without requiring a setback variance to the rear yard. E. The applicant has addressed the hardship associated with the fence height eYceeding 6' to avoid tennis balls from going over the fence, thus requiring a 10'fence. Locating the tennis court 20'into the rear yard setback is the only Page 2 of 7