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. � O� O ��. ..� , O �;�. ,, ., � C ITY of ORONO � �,r� � �, �� `� D G~' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��kESH04'� NO. 5 �J � �� a. The lot is significantly substandard in area and width and the existing sti-ucture and hardcover on the lot are nonconforming. The property is served ��ith municipal sewer. A residence has existed on the property for many years. b. There is no additional land available to brin� the lot �vidth or lot area into confonnity. c. The proposed stnicture complies with side yard and avera�e lakeshore setback requirements. d. A single family residence has existed on the property for many years. e. Because the property has less than 10,000 s.£ in area it is allowed a 1,500 s.f. structural footprint absent other factors. The applicant has proposed a 1,223 s.£ home. f. The applicant has proposed a minimal driveway, �valk, and patio in order to limit the magnitude of the hardcover excesses. g. The size of the proposed residence and magnitude of hardcover variance is consistent witl� other approved development in the neighborhood. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findin�s and recommendation of the Plaiuzing 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 existin� on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; tllat granting the variance �vould not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighborin� property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; and �vould be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zonin� Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. y Pa�e ? of�