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. � °� 0 0 �-�. � CITY of ORONO � - � �� G'� RESOLUTION OF3� C�IT�Y COUNCIL �kESH�4 N0. is only 24' in width as proposed. The adjacent house on the property to the northe�-t averaQes 18' from the lot 1ine, hence the sepa.ration between the structures will be maintained at approximatel�• 26', greater separation than might be obtained if all houses in the neighborhood vvere constructed right up to the required 10' side setbacks. G. Whi1e the lot at 8,550 s.f. and widin o1 4e-�v' is reiati��ciy sirali compared to the 1 acre/14�' standards of the LR-1B zone, -other developed lots in the neighborhood are of similaz size. Further, t.i-�e property has contained a single family residence for many years and has remained in single sep�trate ownership. H. Applicant has provided a grading and drainage plan v��hich ��ill adequately manage the runoff from the property. Because the neighborina property to the east has recentl�� been reconstructed, t;1e opporhzniri exists for an appropriate draina�e«�a� to be dc�eloped a'ton� the conurion lot line. 4. The �:ity Council has considered tiiis application including the f ndings an� recorLurieiidations of the Planning Co:nmission, reports by City staff, commer,ts by the applicants and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safery and welfare of the community. j. The Cit�,� Council finds that the conditions existin� on this propert}� are peculiar to it and do not ap�ly generally to other property ;n this zonin� district; that aranting the variance would not a�versely affect traffic conditior,s, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to nei�hborin` propem�; would not mereiy serve as a con��enience to the applicant, but is necessary to alle��iate a demonstrable hardship or difficult}; is necessar}� to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; and would be in keepin� tivith the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the Cit}�. Pa�e 3 of 6