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. � °� _ <br /> 0 0 <br /> �b__- C ITY of ORONO <br /> � � <br /> �� G'�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> �9kESH��� NO. � 7 5 � <br /> FINDINGS <br /> 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #2161. <br /> 2. The property is located in the LR-1B, Single Family Lakeshore Residential <br /> Zoning District. <br /> 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on August 19, 1996, <br /> and on a vote of 6-0 recommended approval of the proposed variances based <br /> upon the following findings: <br /> A. The 75-250' hardcover increase from 38.1% to 40.8% is primarily a result <br /> of locating the proposed garage more than 20' from the street lot line to <br /> allow for off-street parking which is critical in this neighborhood. There <br /> is minimal excessive extraneous hardcover which could be removed to <br /> mitigate the hardcover variance. The small size of the lot is a significant <br /> factor in the need for the hardcover variance. <br /> B. The 6' variance to the 30' garage street setback requirement is justified <br /> based on the topography of the lot and the need to minimize driveway <br /> hardcover while providing an optimum level of off-street parking. <br /> C. The garage side setback variance to allow a 3' west side setback is <br /> justified based on the hardship of two mature trees which would be <br /> jeopardized by construction of a garage meeting the required side <br /> setbacks. Further, the proposed location of the garage allow�s for <br /> extension of the west wall of the garage to assist in accommodating <br /> drainage from the neighboring property along the lot line without <br /> negatively affecting applicants' existing residence. <br /> D. The 245 s.f. increase in lot coverage, which results in a 146 s.f. overage <br /> from the 1,500 s.f. allowed, is primarily caused by replacing the existing <br /> 18'x20' garage with a 22'x27.5' garage that includes an interior stairwell <br /> in lieu of an outside stairvvay. The justification for the increase in lot <br /> coverage is the safer walkway access provided by an enclosed stairway <br /> system. <br /> Page 2 of 7 <br />