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r W 2. 3. The property is located in the LR-IB Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District where the minimum lot area requirement is one acre. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on June 16, 1997 and recommended unanimous approval of the proposed variances and conditional use permit based upon the following unique fmdings and hardships: a. The zoning lot does not meet minimum lot area, lot width or side yard requirements. b.The existing structure conforms to the average lakeshore setback but does not meet the 75' lakeshore setback. c. 4. 5. The topography of the zoning lot is within the floodplain in the middle of the zoning lot. d. The Zoning Code allows 1,500 sq. ft. of structural coverage. e. The existing hardcover in the 0-75' setback is 609.25 sq. ft. (9%). The 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 variajces would not adversely affect traiflc conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties, would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. The City Council finds that granting a conditional use permit to allow land alterauon in the 0-75' setback and floodplain will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the public, would not adversely affect light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property, nor will its use depreciate surrounding property values and that the proposed level of use of the property will be in keeping with the intent and objectives of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. Page 2 of 4