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� °� . - • � � ��b. - CITY of ORONO - � � � �'ti RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL . �L�kESH�4��' � NO. 4 � � �+ 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application on September 21, 1998 and recommended approval on a vote of 5 to 0. 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: A. . The previous garage was destroyed by fire. Variances are required to preserve a substantial interest in the property. B. The previous garage was 12' in height to the peak. Using storage trusses increases the height to 15'. C. The height of the new gaxage is less than the principal structure and conforms to the Zoning Code. D. The garage replacement at a height of 15' does not increase the amount of hardcover or increase the encroachment into the side yard. • E. The proposed garage will not have a negative impact on adjacent residential property. F. No negative comments were received during the public hearing. 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and . . intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. � , � 6. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicants and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. • Page 2 of 4