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4. 5. E. F. G. H. GlTYof ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 8 6 11 - Replacement of the existing 8’ x 24’ deck and relocation of the stairway to the north end of the deck will result in an overall structural hardcover increase of less than 10 s.f. in the 0*75’ zone. Further, structural hardcover on the property can be reduced significantly by removing the 120 s.f. non- conforming deck structure at the lakeshore. Further, 0-75' hardcover has been reduced by removal of two sheds and a remaining small shed approximately 10-15 s.f should also be removed from that zone. Other hardcover in the 0-75' zone includes a circular gravel driveway, an addition to sidewalk and walls adjacent to the house. Applicants have recently removed an 8' gravel driveway leading to the lake which constituted approximately 800 s.f of hard surface. That is a positive improvement to the property, although that area has not been revegetated and should be. Further, the portion of grade-level wood patio extending outside the footprint of the existing deck, i.e. 24 s.f of wood patio, is unnecessary and should be removed. The removal of the detached 120 s.f deck structure near the lakeshore and concurrent removals of other structural and non-structural hardcover, are an improvement to the property. No adequate justification has been presented to support granting a variance for construction of low boulder walls between the house and the shoreline. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 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 woul»* 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 Page 3 of 7