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. w <br /> � O� <br /> O O <br /> , CITY of ORONO <br /> � � <br /> '�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> �'�'qJfE p4�''�'G NO. � � � `-"-� <br /> SH <br /> FINDINGS <br /> 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #2403. <br /> 2. The property is located in the LR-lA Zoning District, where 2 acres is the <br /> minimum lot area. The property consists of .72 acre or 31,661 sq. ft. <br /> 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on September 21, <br /> 1998 and recommended approval by a vote of 6 to 0. <br /> 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: <br /> A. The lot azea does not meet the 2 acre minimum requirement. <br /> B. The lot measures 110 ft. deep and does not meet the required street or <br /> lakeshore setbacks. <br /> C. The lot is impacted by steep topography including a bluff in the <br /> lakeshore yard. <br /> D. The proposed improvements are compatible with the architectural style <br /> of the existing structure. <br /> E. Raising the structure 4' and cut and filling with a net increase of 15 <br /> cubic yards of fill will not have a significant impact on lakeviews or lake <br /> quality. <br /> 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar <br /> to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that <br /> granting the variances would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor <br /> pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely <br /> serve as a convenience to the applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a <br /> demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial <br /> property right of the applicants; and would be in keeping w-ith the spirit and <br /> intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />