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� ��' CITY of ORONO O .:.. 4 �' � RESOLUTION OF 'I`I� CITY COUNCIL :��^� ,� ,� ��'� �, � No. 3 4 7 9 � '�� ti . �� ��9kE �I�g�G S be approved at 6', that the structure-to-structure setback be held to a minimum of 7' by reducing the addition to 12'x14', that the deck not be approved but a stoop and steps be approved, and that the variance for lot coverage be allowed in light of the 1,500 s.f. allowance for small lots. Planning Commission based the above recommendation upon the following findings: p. The 6' side setback o Ct�ent t willa have noc impacte on I the g ei�hboring the additional enc property. B. The proposed dec ea nda d and add 1 o tthe intenseiTy of development in the extremely small r y area. � C. The 7' structure-to-structure setback yields a more open visual impact and thereby has minimal impact on visual density in the neighborhood. D. Lot coverage as proposed is acceptable considering the small size of the lot and the fact that lot coverage will be less than the 1,500 s.f. limit for small lots. The lot is .15 acres in area and 50' in width, similar to a majority of lots in the area. The proposed improvements are not inconsistent with the Navarre Heights area. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the fmdings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant 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 applicant, bu�t I� �eea substantialiproperty demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary P right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. Page 2 of 6 ��,e saos au,