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3.The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on March 22, 1995 and recommended ‘'approval of the conditional use permit and variances as amended based on the following unique findings and hardships; a. b. c. d. e. The property consists of 13.8 acres. The structures on the property were constructed prior to development of standards for residential construction on lakeshore properties. On-site septic testing has been completed for the property and testing has confirmed there is adequate area and suitable soils for development of on site septic systems to serve the principal structure and the caretaker residence within the oversized accessory structure. Structural repairs to the nonconforming accessory structures do not involve the complete restoration but merely partial strucmral or cosmetic repair. The retaining walls at the underground entrance to the greenhouse provide the necessary support and stability to the only exterior entrance to the lower level of the greenhouse. The paved walkway located within the 0-75 ’ setback at the east shoreline has been installed at 4 ’ meeting the required width of accessory access stairs within the 0-75 ’ setback area for lots with steep slope. The paved walkway will minimize erosion of grassed lawn resulting from the more intense use of the lake access stairs providing the only bathing and boating access to lake for this property. The City Council finds that granting a conditional use permit to allow tte restoration of the retaining wall within the lakeshore protected area will not be deiiimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the public, wouW not adversely affect light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties, nor will its use depreciate surrounding property values and that the proposed level of use of the property will be in keeping with the intent and objectives of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. f. g Page 2 of 7