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� ' / <br /> • / O <br /> � � <br /> O O <br /> . C ITY of ORONO � <br /> ,� � . <br /> �� �'�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL--� <br /> ��sKo¢� No. 4 8 4 �' <br /> 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on July 15, 2002 and <br /> recommended approval of the proposed variance based upon the following findings: <br /> _ A. The topography of the land limits where additional buildin�s can be located. To <br /> the east the land drops significantly making it difficult to place a structu�e there. <br /> B. The lot was platted prior to current zoning requirements. -' <br /> C. The lot coverage by structures is well below the allowed 15%. <br /> D. The lot is undersized for the LR-1B zoning district. There is not additional land <br /> to combine with the property. It was increased to its present size in 1988 with the <br /> vacation of Forest Boulevard. <br /> 4. The City Council fmds that the conditions existing on this property aze peculiaz to it <br /> and do not apply generally to other property in this zonina district; that granting the <br /> variance will not adversely affect traffic conditions, light,air,nor pose a fire hazazd <br /> or other danger to neighboring property;would not merely serve as a convenience to <br /> the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is <br /> necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; and would be in <br /> keeping w�ith the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the <br /> City. � <br /> 5. 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 applicants and the effect of the proposed variances on the health, safety and <br /> welfaze of the community. . <br /> CONCLUSI01'S, ORDER,AND CONDITIONS <br /> Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants a <br /> variance to Niunicipal Zoning Code Section 10.24,Subdivision 5 (B),Section 10.22,Subdivision 2 <br /> and Section 10.56,Subdivision 16(L)(2)to permit construction of a third stall gara?e to the existing <br /> residence to be located 9.8' from the side property line�vhere 10,' is required and 27.9'from the front <br /> property line where 3Q' is required in the LR-1B zoning district; and to permit 4,376 s.f. (28.9%) <br /> hardcover in the 7�-250' lal:eshore setback where 4,363 s.f. (28.8%)hardco�•er exists and 3,779.7� <br /> s.f. (2�%) is allo��•ed. Approval is subject to the following conditions: <br /> 2 of 6 <br />