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5. 6. 7. 8. The proposed footprint of the accessory structure is 4,032 s.f. v/here 1,600 s.f. is the maximum allowable footprint of an accessory structure on a zoning lot of the given size. The total proposed footprint of all accessory structures on the property is 5,410.6 where 3,200 s.f is the maximum allowable total footprint of all accessory structures on a zoning lot o<" the given size. The structure is proposed to be located 23' from the front lot line where 30' is required. The proposed peak height of the structure is 23' where the peak height of the principal structure is 16' and the height of accessory structures is not allowed to exceed that of the principal structure. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on September 15, 1997 and recommended denial of the proposed variances based upon the following findings: 1. 2. Adequate hardship has not been demonstrated by the applicant for an accessory structure of the proposed size. The proposed structure exceeds the maximum size allowed for an accessory structure. 3. The number of structures and their total square footage restricts the allowed size of any additional accessory structures to 1,421,4 s.f 4.A structure of the proposed size is not compatible with residential districts in the LR-IC zoning district. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are not peculiar to it and apply generall)' to other propert>’ in this zoning district and that granting the requested vaiiances would merely serve as a convenience to the applicants, is not necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is not necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and would not be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Page 2 of 5 t .-■if’*'