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� O� O �, � - �;,_:- CITY of ORONO ,� ,, ;;. � �� G'�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL �`�kEsKog'� rvo. 5 4 4 � approval of 75'-250' zone hardcover and side setback variances based on the follo�ving findings: a. The property is 11,955 s.f. or 0.27 acre ii� area and has 50' in width at the OHWL and at the 75' setback. U. No additional land is available for acquisition by the applicanis to inake the property confonning witli respect to the westem side setbacic. c. The property currently 11as a garage and driveway�accessing off of the undeveloped Cannan St�eet right-of-way. It is in the interest of the City to have the existing driveway abandoned and the right-of-way restored. In order to do so the garage must be relocated off of Frederick Street and an increase in hardcover is the necessary result. d. The applicants have redesigned from a full story addition to a half story addition to offset the impact of light and open space reduction caused by the substandard setback of the existing home and new %a stoiy addition, e. "Shed donners" have been proposed for the west side of the home on the '/z story to further minimize the mass of the building. £ Due to the location of the home any additions or alterations to the west side of the house require variances. g. The applicants are proposing to remove portions of nonconfoi-ming hardcover and structure and an illegally constructed boulder retaining �vall within 75'of the OHWL in conjunction witlZ setback and hardcover variance approvals. h. The applicants have proposed to remove the existing gravel drive�vay from Carn7an Street and will re-grade and re-vegetate the area with grass. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findin�s and recommendation of the Plaruiing Commission, reports by City staff,