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3.The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on July 15, 1996 and August 19, 19% and recommended approval of the variances as amended based upon the following findings and hardships: A. Residence structures along this section of lakeshore are located 175+' from shoreline restricting placement of structure on property. The majority of residences are located to the east or street side of property. B. C. The boathouse at 400 s.f. in area is in excellent condition and has been maintained by owners. Both neighbors on adjacent properties have asked that the structure remain because of its attractiveness. D. The higher elevations at the residential construction line eliminates any negative impact on lakeshore views by the single story boathouse at the lakeside. E. 4. F. G. Placement in approximate footprint of existing residence will eliminate need to remove trees and further excavation into the higher elevations to the east. The majority of runoff from the developed site will drain towards lakeshore over the extensive 180' of grassed yard. The property is located on the point of the shoreline and as a result of the angle of the shoreline, the structure is located further from the shoreline than the neighboring houses. The homeowners, receiving most impact from new construction, have approved the redevelopment plan for the property. 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 Page 2 of 5