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► 5. 6. minimum required lot area. The property consists of approximately 0.4 acres. 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on Februaiy 19, 2003 and recommended approval by a vote of 6 to 0. 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: A. The deck has existed for many years in the location of the proposed deck; B. Replacement of the deck as it currently exists and enclosing a small area will not increase the lot coverage by structure, hardcover in the 75 ’-250 ’ hardcover zone or change the average lakeshore setback; C. The deck will continue to provide a landing for nvo sliding glass doors located on the lakeside of the house; D. The neighbors’ views of the lake are not greatly affected by the location of the deck or the proposed patio enclosure; E. There exists 1,506 s.f. of non-conforming plastic hardcover on the property that must be removed; and F. Excessive existing hardcover in the 0-75 ’ zone can be substantially reduced by removing a portion of the concrete patio near the lake. 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 will 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. 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 variances on the health, safety and welfare of the community. Page 2 of 6 1I i