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� r, <br /> � <br /> � O� <br /> O � <br /> O <br /> • '��� � CITY of ORONO <br /> � � ;.. � . <br /> ;� ti � <br /> �� G~' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> L�kEsH.04� No. �� ;� � <br /> minimum required lot area. The property consists of approximately 0.4 acres. � <br /> 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on February 19, 2003 <br /> and recommended approval by a vote of 6 to 0. . � <br /> 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: <br /> A. The deck has existed for many years in the location of the proposed deck; <br /> _ B.� Replacement of the deck as it currently exists and enclosing a small azea will not <br /> increase the lot coverage by structure,hardcover in the 75'-250'hardcover zone <br /> or change the average lakeshore setback; � � <br /> � C. The deck will continue to provide a landing for two sliding glass doors located on <br /> the lakeside of the house; <br /> D. The neighbors' views of the lake are not greatly affected by the location of the <br /> deck or the proposed patio enclosure; - ' <br /> E. There exists 1,506 s.f. of non-conforming plastic hardcover on the property that <br /> • � must be removed; and � _ <br /> F. Excessive existing hardcover in the 0-75' zone can be substantially reduced by <br /> removing a portion of the concrete patio near the lake. � <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 will not adversely affect traffic conditions,light,air,nor pose a fire hazard <br /> or other danger to neighboring property;would not merely serve as a convenience to <br /> the applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is <br /> necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and would be in <br /> keeping�vith the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the <br /> . City. <br /> 6. The City Council has considered this application, includin� 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 /> �velfare of the community. <br /> • � <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br />