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j- -�� <br /> � � O� \\ <br /> 'i O O\�'�, ' �. , <br /> ,; ; �f-:�- C ITY of ORONO <br /> , � � � � <br /> �� �, ����, ���� , �,; <br /> F <br /> � ��"���! RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ,�, ;� ti�i <br /> .� '�',;���������j// <br /> �kESH� � NO. 2982 <br /> b) The proposed deck continues existing lines of the house <br /> and except for the proposed stairway at the west side <br /> of the deck, encroaches no closer to the street than <br /> the existing house. <br /> c) The proposed deck replaces a pre-existing deck of <br /> slightly smaller square footage in the same location. <br /> d) Without this deck, two of the three main doorway <br /> entrances to the residence will become only marginally <br /> useable due to their elevation above grade. <br /> 4 . The property does not contain a garage. Zoning Code Section <br /> 10.03, Subdivision 14 (C) allows lot coverage by principal <br /> residence and garage structures of at least 1500 s.f. for <br /> any developed property, regardless of the resultant lot <br /> coverage percentage. In this case , the variance is <br /> necessary because for lot coverage purposes the deck is not <br /> considered part of the principal residence. However, <br /> granting of the lot coverage variance is justified on the <br /> basis that replacement of a pre-existing deck structure will <br /> not tend to increase the visual ciensity of the neighborhood. <br /> 5 . The City Council has considered this application including <br /> the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, <br /> reports by City staff, comments by the applicant and the <br /> effect of the proposed variance on the heal+h, safety and <br /> welfare of the community. <br /> 6 . The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this <br /> property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to <br /> other property in this zoning district; that granting the <br /> variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions , <br /> light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to <br /> neighboring property; would not merely serve as a <br /> convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate <br /> a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to <br /> preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; and <br /> would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning <br /> Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />