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� o� <br /> O O CITY of ORONO <br /> , <br /> � u ;�., � RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> �� ' . �G� No. � 1 1 9 <br /> �kEsHog' <br /> 4. The Property is only 49 feet wide which makes expansion of the home within required <br /> setbacks difficult. <br /> 5. The prominent lakeshore for properties in this neighborhood is south of County Road 51 <br /> (North Shore Drive), which dictates that garages are best located on the northern portion <br /> of properties to allow for m�imization of lake views from within the home. <br /> 6. The Property is a double frontage lot, and the proposed attached garage on the northern <br /> part of the home is closer to Balder Park Road than the County Road, so the proposed <br /> driveway connection to Balder Park Road will limit overall hardcover necessary for <br /> driveway purposes while simultaneously eliminating a private access point onto the <br /> County Road in accordance with general access management guidelines. <br /> 7. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing held on February <br /> 21, 2012 and unanimously recommended approval of the requested variances based on <br /> the following findings: <br /> a. Residential use of the Property is appropriate given the existing use, the <br /> comprehensive plan and zoning allowances. <br /> b. The request to expand the existing home to a size allowed by code within allowable <br /> setbacks is a reasonable proposal that would otherwise be prohibited by official <br /> controls as the resulting hardcover is prohibited. <br /> c. The Applicants were not responsible for the location of the existing home or the <br /> grossly nonconforming lot width of the Property which together dictate how and <br /> where the existing dwelling can be e:cpanded. <br /> d. The use of the Property will not be changing and therefore will not alter the essential <br /> character of the locality. <br /> e. The Applicants are not proposing to construct the proposed additions solely for <br /> economic considerations. <br /> f. The small width of the lot, the location of the prominent lakeshore on the primary <br /> street-side of the home, the presence of duel 0' — 75' zones on the northern and <br /> southern portions of the lot, and the fact that the Property is a double frontage lot are <br /> unique circumstances differentiating the Property from others within the City of <br /> Orono. <br /> Page2of6 <br />