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. �o�o � C ITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��'l,y �,�'~� N O. 6 � 2 � kESHot� a. The Property contains 43,347 square feet, or 0.99 acre, in area and has a defined width of 290-feet at the OHWL. b. The orientation of the Property and the existing home on the Property with respect to County Road 51, the lagoon, and the lakeshore results in a practical difficulty preventing constcuction of an addition to the home in a conforming location. c. The existing home and the proposed second story addition to the home are located well behind the average lakeshore setback line. The proposed addition will not adversely impact views of the lake currently enjoyed by the adjacent properties. d. The proposed addition is conforrning with respect to structural coverage, overall hardcover, height and massing regulations. e. The existing orientation of the �adjacent and subject homes as well as the mature vegetation on the Property should serve to address or mitigate any negative visual impacts. f. There were no negative neighbor comments received regarding the Applicants' proposed plan. g. The additional square footage within the home's existing footprint will not be a detriment to neighboring properties nor will the addition impact the light, air and open space of the location. h. The addition appears to be reasonable and consistent with similar residential properties in the area. i. The proposed addition to the home will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood and will result in minimal or no negative impact on adjacent properties. j. The Applicants' request is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance. k. The Applicants have demonstrated that enforcing the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance deprives the Appiicants of the reasonable use of their Property. 5. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by Page2of4