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, , • <br /> °� <br /> 0 <br /> -*...„, t,,,,,, CITY of ORONO <br /> , „ ,„; NI <br /> �� II `; !i :ak ~F <br /> C) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> �kESH.Og' NO. 5 4 2 2 <br /> a) The property contains an existing residence structure and detached garage. <br /> b) The property is provided with municipal sewer. <br /> c) The lot area of 0.63 acres and width of 102'-111' is sufficient to allow <br /> construction of a new residence on the site,where a residence has previously <br /> existed for many years,without the need for further variances. Applicant has <br /> submitted building plans as well as a site plan dated 1-17-06 and grading and <br /> drainage plans that confirm a new residence and detached garage meeting all <br /> setback,average setback,hardcover,lot coverage,height and other standards <br /> of the LR-1A District can be constructed on the property. <br /> d) There is no land available for acquisition by the applicant to bring the lot into <br /> conformity. <br /> e) The proposal includes a 750 s.f. garage that is considered as detached, <br /> because its connection to the house via a tunnel is entirely below grade. <br /> Approval of this variance request should be subject to a condition that no <br /> aboveground connection between the house and garage can ever be made, <br /> because an above-ground connection would make the garage attached, in <br /> which case both the house and garage would have to meet a 35' street <br /> setback. <br /> 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and <br /> recommendations of the Planning Commission,reports by City staff, comments by <br /> the applicant and the public, and the effect of the proposed variances on the health, <br /> safety and welfare of the community. <br /> 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it <br /> and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district;that granting the <br /> variances would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire <br /> hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a <br /> convenience to the applicant and owner,but are necessary to alleviate a demonstrable <br /> hardship or difficulty; are necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the <br /> applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and <br /> Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />