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3. <br />4. <br />The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on July 15, 1996 and <br />recommended approval of the variance application as amended based upon the <br />following unique findings and hardships: <br />A. The existing topography and location of mature plantings minimize the <br />visual impact of the upper level deck on the views of the adjacent <br />residence. <br />B.The City has received written confirmation that the adjacent residents at <br />the east and west side of the property have no problem with the proposed <br />improvement and encourage the Council to approval applicant's deck. <br />3' upper level walkway deck does not provide adequate room for an <br />outdoor dining area adjacent to upper level kitchen/ dining/living room <br />patio doors. <br />The proposed improvement will result in a reduction of 0.6% hardcover <br />within the 75-250 ’ setback area. <br />The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar <br />to it and do not apply generally to othei property in this zoning district; that <br />granting the variances would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor <br />pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely <br />serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a <br />demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessaiy to preserve a substantial <br />property right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and <br />intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br />The City Council has considered this application including the findings and <br />recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments <br />by the applicant and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and <br />welfare of the community. <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />• ft