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O O CITY of ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> NO. 6Q6 <br /> �kESii0g� <br /> proposal is generally consistent with the plans as approved by Resolution No. <br /> 5553. <br /> f. At 24.6% of the gross lot area the proposal conforms to the hardcover <br /> limitations for a Tier 1 lot. <br /> g. The topography, the adjacent undeveloped alley, the shared access and <br /> shape of the Property create practical difficulties in locating the home in a <br /> conforming location. <br /> h. The Planning Commission recommended the patio and deck location be <br /> revised to be consistent with the 2006 approvals. <br /> i. Newly revised topographic information for the Property results in the top of <br /> bluff location depicted further up the slope than was shown in 2006. The <br /> Planning Commission's recommendations regarding the deck and patio were <br /> based on the 2006 approval and the top of bluff as identified in 2006. The <br /> revised plan submitted by the Developer meets the Planning Commission's <br /> recommendation but does result in greater encroachments of the bluff and <br /> bluff impact zone with structure and grading. <br /> j. The Developer's request will alleviate practical difficulties inherent to the <br /> Property and not created by the Developer. <br /> k. The Developer's request will not alter the essential character of the <br /> neighborhood and will result in minimal negative impact on adjacent <br /> properties. <br /> I. The Developer's request is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the <br /> ordinance. <br /> m. The Developer has demonstrated that enforcing the side, street setbacks; lot <br /> area and lot width; and bluff setback provisions of the Zoning Ordinance <br /> deprive the Developer of the reasonable use of the Property. <br /> 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and <br /> recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports.by City staff, comments by <br /> the Developer and the public, and the effect of the proposed variances on the <br /> health, safety and welfare of the community. <br /> 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this Property are peculiar to <br /> it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting <br /> Page 3of6 <br />