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� °� O � O CITY of ORONO a � � RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL �� ' G�� No. b 1 3 9 �`�kESHog'� variances, and additionally recommended that the appiicant be granted a variance to allow construction of a ramp leading from the covered porch to ground level to accommodate applicant's anticipated pending need for handicap access to the residence. 4. The City Council reviewed the application at their May 14, 2012 meeting and reviewed the request in light of the following findings: a. The property contains 15,035 square feet in area and has a lot width of 100.5 feet. The existing property is conforming with respect to lot coverage and hardcover. b. The proposed enclosed entryway as partially constructed will be located 34.4 feet from the front property line and the proposed covered porch as partially ' constructed is 28.4 feet from the front property line, where a setback of 35 feet from the front property (ine is normally required. c. The P{anning Commission recommended that to accommodate the appiicant's future needs without the need for an additional variance request in the future, a variance should be granted at this time to allow a handicap ramp to be constructed, extending southward from the covered porch, and that the applicant be strongly advised to construct that ramp at this time. d. The Property is within the 250-500' hardcover zone where 30% hardcover is allowed. Existing hardcover on the property incfuding the partially constructed entryway and porch is 23.8%, well below the 30% limit, and will remain at a conforming level of approximately 24.5% after construction of the ramp. e. The addition of an enclosed entryway and covered porch are reasonable uses of this residential property when accomplished in a conforming manner. The home already existed when the current zoning district setback standards were adopted. The location of the existing home is unique to the property and not caused by the tandowner. Page2of5