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J 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this applic�tion at a public hearing held on February 21, 2006 where a majority recommended approv�l of variances based on the following findings: a. The lot is significantly substandard in area and width and the existing structure and hardcover on the lot are nonconforming. A residence has existed on the property for many years. b. There is no additional land available to bring the lot width or lot area into conformity. c. The hardcover v�triances as requested are in line with the levels of hardcover variances approved on rebuild applications with similar lot conditions. The proposed residence meets the structural lot coverage limitation of 15%. d. The proposed structure complies with all lake yard, side yard, rear (street) yard, and average lakeshore setback requirements. 4. The City Council h�s considered this application including the findings and recominendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variances on the health, safety and welfare of the coinmunity. 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 variances 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, bllt 15 necesslry to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property ri�ht of the applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono Ciiy Council hereby grants variances to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Sections 78-350 (B) and 78-1288 to Page 2 of 6