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3. <br />4. <br />The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this renewal application on <br />September 16, 1996, and recommended approval of the average lakeshore <br />setback variance of 4' and hardcover variance of 1.7% within the 75-250' setback <br />area based upon the following unique findings and hardships: <br />A.The encroachment to the average lakeshore setback is minimal at 4’ and <br />will have no negative impact upon the lake views of the adjacent <br />residences. <br />B.The existing residence is located 1 1/2’ in front of the average lakeshore <br />setback line. <br />C.The City has received written acknowledgment by both adjacent <br />neighbors that they have been made aware of the plans for improvement <br />and the City has received no comments from either neighbor. <br />D.Hardcover in the 0-75' setback shall be reduced by 178 s.f. existing at <br />391 s.f or 4.04% and proposed at 213 s.f or 2.2%. <br />E.Proposed total area or size of the residence structure is consistent with <br />the size and areas of surrounding residences on adjacent properties at <br />similar areas. <br />F. The existing bituminous drive and backout apron is required to maintain <br />safe access to the adjacent County Road. <br />G. Structural coverage is proposed at 8.4% where the code would allow <br />15%. <br />The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar <br />to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that <br />granting the variance 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 necessary 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 />Page 2 of 6 <br />i