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�' ��' CITY of ORONO <br /> O_:,,,. O <br /> �:,'�.�z--, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> , ,��1: <br /> � j'� �;��� ti No. 3 5 � `� <br /> , . .,, <br /> �'� ! �; � ���C� <br /> 9kE3H�g' <br /> 3. The Orono Plannina Commission reviewed this application on May 16, 1994, and <br /> recommended approval of the proposed variances based upon the follo�;�ina <br /> findin�s: <br /> A. There is no adjacent land available to increase the lot size from the <br /> existing 10,250 s.f. to the required 43,560 s.f. to meet the LR-1B Zoning <br /> District standards. <br /> B. Su-nilarly, no ad�itior.al land is a�ailable to increase the existing �0' lot <br /> width to the 140' LR-1B standard. <br /> C. The existin� lot width and area are consistent with other developed <br /> residential lots in this neighborhood. A residence has existed on the <br /> property for many decades. <br /> D. The existina residence is 5.4' from the east side lot line where a 10' side <br /> setback is normally required. The proposed new residence will be <br /> approximately �.8' from the east side lot line, but cannot be located to be <br /> 10' from the side lot line without endangering a mature tree located on the <br /> west side of the property. Further, many homes in the area are located <br /> off center of the lot, and the setback variance may preserve the look of the <br /> neighborhood as well as preserve views for homes located north of <br /> Hiahwood Road. <br /> E. Existing lot coveraae by structures is 19.3% where only 1�o is normally <br /> allowed. The proposed decrease to 18.4% will be more conforming than <br /> the existing lot coverage percentage. The decrease in lot coverage is due <br /> to a sliQht reduction of house footprint with the proposed construction as <br /> compared to the existing house. <br /> F. Existing hardcover in the 7�-250' zone is 51%, and «�ith the proposed <br /> plan will be reduced to 49.3%. Hardcover in the 0-7�' zone is only <br /> 1.2%. There is no excessive hardcover on the property that can be easily <br /> removed to reduce the hardcover percentage to a more conforming level. <br /> G. Applicant should provide a arading and drainaae plan confirming there <br /> will be no impact on neighboring properties. <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br /> �soos o��aa� <br />