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! i / O � � O O , C ITY of ORONO ,� � ti RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL �\�9 E p4�'G~ NO. � �i � �S� case would be the north property line. Staff would recommend . approval of a variance to the 35' setback to thz alley, and require a 10' setback be maintained based on the followina hardship: the alley has historically provided access to the propertt-; the City does not intend to develop or maintain the alley; the alley R•ould continue to be used privately by the owners of the propen� for dri�•eway purposes; the north property line would function as side, inc�rior lot line; a 10' standard setback would be appropriate in chis case, and would be in keeping with the intent of the zoning ordinance and Comprehensive Plan; and requiring a 35' setback would not allo�- a suitable building site on what has historically been a residentiall�• developed property, and would move construction of the house closer to the lakeshore which is not in the best interests of water qualit�- and protecting lake views for adjacent properties. 4. The City Council finds that the conditions e.r-isting 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 ad�-ersely affect traffic conditions, li�ht, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danJer 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 right of the applicant�; and would be in keeping �vith the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. 5. The City Council has considered this application includin� the findings and recommendations of the Plannin� Commission, reports b}� City staff, comments by the applicants and the effect of the proposed ��ariance on the health, safety and welfare of the communit}�. � Page 3 of 8