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• /• ^ • • • • ♦CITY of ORONO *• • • •.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL . NO.. 3 7 7 5 ' *.. . ; • • 3. 4. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this renewal application on September 16, 1996, and recbramended approval of the average lakeshore setback variance of 4' and hardcover variance of 1.7% within the 75-250' setback* area based upon the following unique findings and hardships: A.The encroachment to the average lakeshore setback is minimal at 4 ’ and will have no negative impact upon the lake views of the adjacent residences. • B.The existing residence is located 1 1/2' in front of the average lakeshore setback line. C.The City has received written acknowledgment by both adjacent neighbors that they have been made aware of the plans for improvement and the City has received no cotnments from either neighbor. D.Hardcover in the 0-75' setback shall be reduced by 178 s.f. existing at 391 s.f. or 4.04% and proposed at 213 s.f. or 2.2%. E.Proposed total area or size of the residence structure is consistent with the size and areas of surrounding residences on adjacent properties at similar areas. F.The existing bituminous drive and backout apron is required to maintain safe access to the adjacent County Road. G.Structural coverage is proposed at 8.4% "where the code would allow 15%. . The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property axe peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variance w'ould 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 applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; and would be in keeping vdth the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. Page 2 of 6