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. o � <br /> � � CITY of ORONO <br /> O .,� O <br /> �=' ,> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> . i s.,3 � <br /> ��',, •, % ��4 NO. :3 � �'' f+'� <br /> : :d, <br /> ��9 g�G <br /> k'EsKo <br /> 11. The property does not meet the required area for the zoni.ng district for single <br /> family residential use and would now be required to �rovide all improvements <br /> needed to support two residential units. <br /> 12. The property is located within a sensitive local watershed that produces <br /> downstream drainage problems during wet periods and there is a need to maintain <br /> natural ground cover to treat and absorb surface runoff during these wet periods. <br /> Further, the City has received testimony from neighboring property owners that <br /> an increase in hardcover on applicant's property would exacerbate existing <br /> drainage problems. <br /> 13. The con�guration of the property is such that adding parking spaces to the site <br /> would either create traffic safety hazards (if spaces were added for access from <br /> Blaine Avenue), or unreasonably intrude on the use of neighboring property (if <br /> spaces were added to existing spaces accessing the property from Livingston <br /> Avenue). <br /> 14. On September 20, 1993, the Orono Planning Commission voted to recommend <br /> approval of the conditional use permit based on the following findings: <br /> a. The use had existed prior to creation of the single family zoning district <br /> through to present times without interruption. <br /> b. The structure had contained three residential units but applicant seeks <br /> approval of two permanent units resulting in a less intense use of the <br /> property. <br /> 15. The Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it <br /> and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district ; that granting <br /> the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a <br /> fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties, would not merely serve as <br /> a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable <br /> hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial properry right of the <br /> applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code <br /> and Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br /> Page 3 of 8 <br /> , <br /> Fse 5005 Ohh dan <br />