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A. B. C. D. E. The 70 year old residence strucnire vvas built before current standards for lakeshore development. The present deck is unsafe and in need of repair. The proposed improvements will result in reduced hardcover and improved lakeshore setbacks for the proposed accessory structures in the lakeshore yard. The 4’ X 6' cement pad will provide minimal space for use of an outdoor cooking grill to be located 50 ’ from the shoreline. Approximately half of the area of the 1.2 acre propert>’ is located within the 0-75 ’ setback area where no construction is allowed. F. The property is surrounded by lakeshore on both the south and east sides. 4. 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 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, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessar>’ 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. 5. 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. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS Based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances to Municip il Zoning Code Section 10.22, Subdivisions 1 (B) and 2 to permit construction of a grade level granite patio and a 4' x 6' cement pad at the southeast comer of residence, subject to the following conditions: Page 2 of 4