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\ The property is located in the LR-IB, Lakeshore Residential Zoning District requiring 1 acre or 43,560 s.f. in lot area. The property consists of total area of 27,000 s.f or .62 acre. The Planning Commission reviewed this application on May 17, 1999 and June 21, 1999 and recommended denial on a vote of 6 to 0. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: A.The proposed structure would replace a lO'xlS' storage shed removed by applicants following a May 1998 storm. B. The City requires a variance to replace non-conforming structures. C. The proposed building would increase hardcover within the 250'-500' lakeshore setback. The City of Orono Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan have established a shoreland overlay district to protect natural waterways within the City by allowing maximum amounts of hardcover. No hardship has been demonstrated to permit granting of a variance for additional hardcover to be located over this portion of the lot. D. The applicants did receive a variance to permit additional hardcover in 1998 (Zoning Application #2424). The hardcover does exceed the allowed 30% in the 250-500' lakeshore setback. E. It would be appropriate to relocate the structure further from the lot lines. The previous building was completely removed by the applicant following the storm, and the existing foundation would require repairs or modification Reduction of the proposed building to I0'xl8' would allow the applicant to retain a storage building equal to the building removed following the May 1998 storm. The hardships restricting a new structure from conforming to the Code include a utility pole located on the east side of the existing driveway restricting a new driveway alignment; and the lot has a severe grade change between the driveway and the cast property line. The change in grade would require Page 2 of 5