Resolution 3024 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

. « R � O I O ;� O �� CITY of ORONO � � ��1 � � � � �'-�:� �q�.' \) �� ''�'��'y��„ '�� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL t� �'��p'�4��G NO. 3 0 2 4 kESII� A) The property currently has 3 driveways. The most western drive is a shared drive with the neighboring property on the west side and is the only access to the property to the west. B) Based on the location of mature trees in the street yard and the drop in elevation to the east side of home of 8' , a limited turnaround portion of the �iddle drive has been retained to provide safe access from site. C) Applicant has reduced hardcover within the 250- 500 ' setback area from 39.6� to 21.3�. D) Applicant has reduced hardcover within the 75-250' setback area from 8,380 s.f. or 50.7$ to 5,534 s.f. or 33.4�. E) The property contains a concrete spillway that serves a watershed located on the north and south side of Shadywood Road. 4. 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 granting the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring 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 would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. 5. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the app 1 i cant and the ef f ect of the af ter-the-f act variance on the health, safety and welfare of the communi ty. Page 2 of 6