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n <br /> t` O <br /> � � <br /> O O <br /> �� CITY of ORONO <br /> ,� ; � <br /> ti <br /> ti <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ��`9k'ESI��g'�G NO. � � � ',�'. <br /> 3. The Planning Cominission reviewed this application at a public hearing <br /> held on July 18, 2005 and recommended approval of varia�lces and a <br /> conditional use permit based on the following findings: <br /> a. The applicants' home was rebuilt in 1999 and variances to hardcover <br /> requirements and structural coverage limit were granted at that time. <br /> Additionally, the Council allowed the applicants to keep the existing <br /> detached garage with the understanding that at such time when the <br /> stormwater issues were resolved with respect to Birch Lane the <br /> applicants would approach the City for approvals to build a new <br /> detached jarage. <br /> b. The Birch Lane stormwater management project has been finished. <br /> c. The applicants' property has iwo road frontages on North Shore Drive <br /> and Birch Lane causing it to be considered a through lot. <br /> d. The existing detached garage lies within the required 10' side setback <br /> and within the required 30' rear street setback. The Planning <br /> Commission recommended a minimum 20' driveway from the edge of <br /> the paved road to allow for vehicles parked in the driveway. <br /> e. There is no excess hardcover to be removed from the site without <br /> compromising functionality. <br /> 4. The Council finds that a 1.5 story detached 22'x 22' garage is appropriate <br /> for the site as long as it meets a 10' side setback to maintaiu open space in <br /> the neighborhood. <br /> 5. The City Council has considered this application including tlze findings <br /> and recommendation of the Plaruzin; Comniission, reports by City staff, <br /> comments by the applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed <br /> variance and conditional use pemzit on the health, safety and welfare of <br /> the community, <br /> 6. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are <br /> peculiar to it and do not apply �enerally to other property in this zonin� <br /> district; that granting the variance and conditional use permit would not <br /> adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br />