#5314-variance-2005 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

♦ � , L ! �� � � � � �� . - C ITY of ORO1�T0 - � ., .;.. � �',� `�. G'�'� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL . L�kESI'iO4� NO. �� :;' � � a. Wl�ile the area proposed as an addition is larger than the existing house � f�otprint, the majority of the addition will consist of an attached . garage. b, The detached garage located at the road will be removed to offset the new stnicture and hardcover associated with the proposed attached garage. c. The applicants have agreed to remove all excess hardcover, including a non-confonning shed, within the 0-i 5' lake setback zone. d. A significant decrease in hardcover in the 75'-250' zone from 49.5% to 30% is feasible, but reduction to the 25% limit would require relocating the house unusually close to the roac� and/or downsizing the � house significantly below the 15% lot coverage limii. e. A 250'-500' zone does not exist on the property wl�ich would nonnally allo�v for a detached garage and less hardcover within the 7S'-250' zone. f. The size footprint proposed is uot out of character with the neighborhood, and does not exceed the structural coverage limit for the property. 4. The City Council has considered this application includin� the findings and recommendation of the Planning Cominission, reports b}� City staff, comments by the applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property ri�ht of the applicants; and would be in Pa�e 2 of 6