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_ • �O� O O CITY of ORONO � s � ti ti RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCII ��`9k'ESS�g'�G NO. � 5 7 3 4 on a vote of 6 - 1 recommended approval of the variances, based on the following findings: a. The Property is served by City sewer. b. There is no adjaeent property available for the Owner to purchase to enlarge the property to two acres non-wetland. c. There has been a house on the property for over 50 years. d. Although the lot is rectangular the non-wetland portion of the lot is triangular. Its effective width is 130 feet. e. The proposed front setback is the same as the adjacent house at 450. A larger front setback variance would not be compatible with the other houses on East Long Lake Road. f. Although the Owner is reducing the size- of the lot by a Lot Line Rearrangement, the reduction is based on an apparent surveying error made about 50 years ago that resulted in the neighboring house being on the Owner's property. The Owner was not aware of the error until after the property was purchased. The lot line rearrangement and the side setback variance will allow quick resolution of this very serious problem. The alternative would be to resolve the problem in the courts. This would be a severe hardship, both financial and emotional, to the neighboring property owner. This is a very unique situation. g. Side setback variances have been granted for properties zoned LR-lA that are substandaxd in area and width. h. The house has been designed to fit the shape of the lot as much as possible. It will be compatible with the character of the surrounding area. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comtnents by the applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. Page 2 of 5