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. , <br /> �' ��' CITY of ORONO <br /> O :,� O <br /> �-��;��=> ,_ RESOLUTION OF TI� CITY COUNCIL <br /> i ����, � <br /> � ,��' s,�� ti No. 3 � 4� <br /> � ' ����'�����,, �� - <br /> �� <br /> �9kESKog'� <br /> 3. The Orono PlanninQ Commission reviewed this application on April 18, 1994 and <br /> May 16, 1994 and recommended approval of the variances as amended based <br /> upon the following unique findinas and hardships: <br /> A. The 15,965 s.f. or .36 acre property is subject to standards for a one acre <br /> zonin� district. <br /> B. The propem has severe topoaraphic limitations that consist of a bluff area <br /> requirin� more additional restrictive setback standards. <br /> C. The existing residence has existed on the property for over 40 years prior <br /> to the development of current shoreland manatrement standards. <br /> D, More gentle sloped areas to the rear or north of the property have resulted <br /> in structures bein� placed at a substandard setback from the street but this <br /> has been found to be consistent with the pattern of development for all <br /> residential construction alona Hiahwood Road. <br /> E. The proposed improvements will not encroach the average lakeshore <br /> setback line creatin� visual impact for existing residences on adjacent <br /> properties. <br /> F. Hardcover within the 0-75' setback area will be reduced by 1,371 s.f. or <br /> 17.7%o. 2,510 s.f. or 32% hardcover exists on the property and 1,139 s.f. <br /> or 14.7% is proposed. <br /> G. The existina detached garage is located 3' from the side and street lot <br /> lines. The proposed garage addition will be located 9' from the street lot <br /> line and 7'/z' from the side lot line. <br /> H. The proposed improvements will not result in the alteration of the bluff <br /> at the lakeside of the residence. <br /> I. The existin� plantings and vegetation on this properry will provide for <br /> adequate screening for the expansion of structure closer to the top of <br /> bluff. <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br /> Fo�saos o�sw o� <br />