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1 3. 4. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on February 23, 2000 and on a vote of 4 to 0 recommended approval of a hardcover variance to allow hardcover on the property in the amount of 5,725 s.f., based upon the following findings: A.The property is located on a peninsula and has two 0-75 ’ setback zones. It is not possible to locate a driveway access to the property without replacing hardcover for the new driveway. B Most vegetation on the site will be protected. One tree within the southerly 0-75' setback will be replaced by additional plantings to be located where the existing detached garage will be removed. C.Overall hardcover on the site will be reduced based on the approved site plan. Total hardcover permitted on the site is 25% of the southern 0-75' lakeshore setback and the 75-250' setback. D.All hardcover and structure within the northern 0-75' setback will be removed. No new hardcover or structure is proposed to replace any removed in the lakeshore setback. The proposed grading in the southern 0-75' lakeshore setback is required for driveway access. The house plans have been modified to lower the garage to the walkout level requiring a slope of approximately 5% for the new driveway. Less grading is required, thus maintaining a minimal slope and protection of mature trees in the southern 0-75 ’ setback. The first proposal showed a driveway slope of greater than 1 3%. Additional grading in the northerly 0-75 ’ setback will permit filling in the foundation and restoring the hillside following removal of the existing cabin. Applicant will pull the 940* contour back to accommodate a walkout level. Total grading for the walkout in the northerly 0- 75 ’ is 7.4 cubic yards. The grading is necessary as the property had been filled prior to the construction of the existing cabin and is artificially high. Pulling the 940 ’ contour back will permit the lowest floor elevation to be dropped approximately 3 ’. Page 2 of 7