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� °� 0 0 CITY of ORONO � ti '� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL �i9kESII04��'G NO. :q 4 .ri 'Z B. The adjacent properties on either side of applicant's property are developed with existing single family residences, hence no additional land is available to make the lot larger. C. Development of this lot would be in chazacter with the neighborhood, as evidenced by the fact that of 73 homes in the neighborhood bounded by Shadywood Road on the east and Blaine Avenue on the west, including Livingston Avenue, Lyric Avenue and Crystal Place, 41 are on single 50' lots, 23 are on double 100' lots, and 9 are on triple 150' or lazger lots. D. Even though this lot is significantly smaller than the zoning district standards, a residence can be built on the property which meets the lot coverage, setback and hardcover standards of the LR-1C district. E. Allowing the replacement of the existing deteriorated structure with a modest residence will help the City meet its goal of maintaining affordable housing in the City. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings 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 fmds 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 variances would not adversely affect tr�c conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hazdship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property 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 5