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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FSHC No. 6476 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application on November 17, 2014, the Planning Commission voted on a motion to approve the requested variances on a 5 to 0 vote conditioned upon the following: a. The proposed new stair off of the addition should be revised to meet the 75-foot setback; b. Hardcover shall not exceed 33.6%; and c. Compliance with the City Engineer's requirements. 4. On November 17, 2014, the Planning Commission's actions were based on the following findings. a. The Property has approximately 23,662 square feet (0.54 acre) acre in area and has 79 feet in width at the OHWL and 70 feet at the 75-foot setback. b. The Property is located in Tier 1 of Orono's Stormwater Quality Overlay District and is limited to 25% hardcover based on gross lot area. c. The Applicants' proposal results in a reduction in existing hardcover by 157 square feet. d. The additions to the home are proposed to be constructed over the existing deck footprint. The addition will improve an existing encroachment into the setback for the most lakeward portion of the home. e. The proposed addition is not out of character with the neighborhood and will meet the lake and average lakeshore setbacks. f. The variance to allow construction over the existing home within the 10 foot side setback will alleviate a practical difficulty inherent to the Property's width and not created by the Applicant. g. The Applicant's request to construct the addition partially within the side setback will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood and will result in minimal negative impact on adjacent properties. h. The Applicant's request is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance. i. The Applicants' proposal is consistent with the comprehensive plan. Page 2 of 5