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- �� r�� ._.».�_.,«..__w_.___.____ _ .� O,�. O 4 � �a�.:- CITY of ORONO ,� -. ;�.: �. ti '�,,�L ,' �Gti RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL `�kES8.0� NO. � 7 � � there are�io other alternatives for access that avoid activity witlain 75'of the shoreline. The clzaracter of tlze localiry has lorrg bee�z a recreatio�x area with rnultiple docks at the proposed location. T/ze low profile of the landing pads and walkways will be mi�zimally visible from offsite. Public parks and docks are permitted uses within the RS District. Tlze conditions that apply to tliis property are sirriilar to conditions tliat apply to otlter Big Island properties, with the exception that the p��opei�ty is guided mid used as a public park. Without the variances a suitable dockage situation fo��public use of this pub[ic property would�zot be feasible, and reasonable use would be de�iied. Granting of tlze variances will have no negative impacts and will be in keepi�ig with the public use intent of the Ciry for tliis property. If the varia�ices are not granted, tlze City wil[izot be able to provide a safe,functional dockage situation for this public property. Since access via boat is the only means of access to the property, tlie iiiability to provide a safe, functioizal access would be a hardship. 9. 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 public, and the effect of the proposed variances on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 10. 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 and conditional use permit 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 applicant and owner, but are necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty;are necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; 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 City Council hereby grants variances to Orono Municipal Zoning Code Section 78-1282 to allow up to four concrete dock landing pads to be constructed in excess of the 32 s.f. maximum area normally allowed within the 0-75' zone for Page 4 of 7