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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 6 d A2. The Property is located within the LR -1C Single Family Lakeshore Residential District which requires a minimum lot area of 0.5 acres (21,780 s.f.) and a minimum lot width of 100' for construction of a single family residence. A3. The Property is 6,715 s.f. (0.15 acres) in area and 50 feet in defined width, and contains an existing single family residence. The property is considered as legally nonconforming with regard to lot area and lot width. A4. The property is located within Storm Water Overlay District Tier 3 which allows 35% hardcover for conforming lots. In order for a nonconforming lot to qualify for avoidance of the need for area and width variances for redevelopment, the lot would be limited to 25% hardcover. A5. The applicant is proposing to remove the existing residence structure and replace it with a new residence. When applying for the demolition and building permits, applicant was advised that either hardcover would be limited to 25%, or a lot area & width variance application would be required in order to increase that to 35%. Applicant determined that keeping to the 25% limitation would severely restrict the driveway, decks, sidewalks, and potential other amenities desired, hence this application. Setback, height and structural coverage limits will be met; hardcover is proposed at 28.1% where 35% would be allowed if the variances are granted. A6. The Navarre Heights neighborhood consists of single family homes located on Lyric Avenue, Livingston Avenue and Crystal Place, between Shadywood Road and Blaine Avenue. In this neighborhood, 42 homes are on single lots virtually identical in size and shape to the applicant's lot; 22 homes are on double lots; 5 homes are on triple lots; and one home is on a combination of 4 lots. AT The applicant's property has contained a single family residence for many decades. The ability to rebuild on the property in the same manner as other existing developed properties in the immediate neighborhood would be limited if the area and width variances are not granted. The applicant's proposed site plan indicates all required LR - 1C setbacks will be met, and the proposed house is well under the 1500 s.f. structural coverage allowance for lots less than 10,000 s.f. in area. A8. The property abuts the City's Navarre playground, which is partially screened from this property by a row of arbor vitae along the west line of the park. Additionally, applicant's property contains two mature oak trees (30" and 36") which provide afternoon shade to the park. While it is hoped that one or both of these trees can be preserved during the demolition/rebuild process, neither tree is specifically protected under City ordinances. A9. In considering this application for variances, the Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variances Page 2 of 6