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. - � <br /> .. '. <br /> � � C�t� o� ORONO � <br /> • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> � NO. 2194 <br /> � <br /> ' • � • • <br /> . FINDINGS <br /> l. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #1142. <br /> 2. The property is located in the B-2 Lakeshore Business Zoning <br /> District. <br /> 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application listed <br /> above and the commercial site plan for the complete restoration of the <br /> subject property on May 18, 1987, and recommended approval of the <br /> proposed variances based upon the following findings: <br /> A) The lot is not deep or large enough to allow structures to <br /> meet required setbacks. <br /> • B) The majority of the property is located within the lakeshore <br /> protected area where no hardcover or structure is allowed. <br /> C) The property has been used as a commercial marina for over 40 <br /> years and was recently rezoned to B-2 in 1975. <br /> D) The proposed improvements provide a reduction of 10� in <br /> overall hardcover in addition to improving quality of storm water <br /> runoff prior to entering lake. <br /> E) The majority of improvements provide for a major reduction in <br /> hardcover immediately adjacent to shoreline. <br /> F) Access to site and parking areas have Y�een greatly improved <br /> with a proposed single structure making for a more efficient use <br /> of the severely limited .land area. <br /> 4. The City Council has considered this appli'cation including the <br /> findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by <br /> City staff, comments by the applicant and the effect of the proposed <br /> . variances on the health, safety and welfare of the community. <br /> 5. The Ci�ty Council finds that the conditions existing on this <br /> property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other <br /> property in this zoning district; that granting the variances would <br /> not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire <br /> • hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve <br /> as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a <br /> demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a <br /> substantial property right of the applicant; and would be in keeping <br /> with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan <br /> of the City. <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />