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� O� O O �e. - C ITY of ORONO � � '� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL G y t9kESH�4� N0. Q�_►� A. The property was originally platted as a back lot because it does not directly abut a private or public road and gains access via a 30' outlot leading from the cul-de-sac to the east line of the property. B. By definition, the east line of the property is the front lot line. By definition, and per the back lot requirements, the setback from the easterly lot line for this property is 7�'. C. Due to the orientation of the adjacent residence to the east and the orientation of the proposed house, the lot line in question will function as a side lot line for both the front lot and back lot. Therefore there is a diminished need for the expanded setback as defined in the code, since the expanded setback requirement was intended in part to mitigate adjacency of dissimilar yards. D. Applicant proposes to orient his home the same direction as the adjacent homes to the east, hence it would be appropriate to consider the east lot line as a side lot line. E. The lot meets all other required back lot standards. F. Granting of the variance will avoid the need to excavate into the knoll on the west side of the property. � G. The proposed 45' east lot line setback meets the separation intent of the back lot ordinance in that 45' is 150% of the normal 30' side yard requirement for the RR-1 B zone. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and �velfare of the community. 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that Page 2 of 5