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Total Lot Size Total Structural Coverage Percentage 31,744 s.f 4,014 s.f.12.6% The lot does meet the 15% allowed lot coverage for structure. ANALYSIS A. Conditional Use Permit Staff has determined the landscaping that has occurred on the property required fill to be added to stabilize the outcroppings on the lot. Before the landscaping the hill was grass that the applicant has stated was difficult and dangerous to maintain. Findings: 1 . That the proposed location of the conditional use is in accord with the objectives of the Zoning Chapter and the purposes of the district in which the site is located and Comprehensive Municipal Plan. The improvements to the property would not change the use of the property. The property would remain residential. 2. 3. That the proposed location of the conditional us? and the proposed condition under which it would he operated or maintained wot id not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to pryperties or improvements in the vicinity. The location of the conditional use would not be detrimental to public health. The property owner installed the landscaping as a result of having a steep hill that was dangerous to mow. That the proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of the Zoning Chapter. The amount of dirt placed for landscaping was minimal. The boulders will have the most impact as they are visible from the lake. The intent of the Shoreland Ordinance is to restrict alterations within the lakeshore area. The new landscaping will better control the absorption of water since no under lying material was added and the plants and rocks would cause more water to be absorbed into the ground rather than flow over the grass to 112415 Kevin and Pat Kennefick 3241 Casco Circle Variances and Conditional Use Permit 9/21/93 Page 4