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4.The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on April 17, 1995 and <br />recommended approval of the variances as amended based upon the following <br />unique findings and hardships: <br />A. <br />B <br />C. <br />D. <br />E. <br />F. <br />G. <br />H. <br />I. <br />J. <br />Lots in the Concordia neighborhood were developed prior to zoning <br />standards for residential development of lakeshore properties. The subject <br />property and two other lots on Concordia are the only 50 wide lots in the <br />neiehborhood. <br />Two-thirds of the existing residence structure is located within the <br />lakeshore protected area. The current proposal would now place one-half <br />of the improvement within the protected area. <br />The proposed improvement will result in an overall decrease in hardcover <br />existing at 32.79% and is now proposed at 30.95%. <br />The lakeshore view windows of the adjacent residences will not be <br />negatively impacted by the proposed new construction. <br />The homes on either side have partial second stories. <br />The City has received no negative comments from the neighbors who <br />would receive the most impact from the improvement. The City has been <br />contacted by adjacent neighbors supporting the new proposal. <br />The proposed new residence will meet the required side setback of 10’ on <br />a lot that is 50’ in width. <br />The improvement would be consistent with recent improvements on <br />adjacent properties. <br />The proposed improvement would not have a detrimental impact on the <br />values of the surrounding residences. <br />The proposed improvement will result in a decrease in hardcover within <br />the 0-75’ and 75-250’ setback areas. The 250-500’ setback area has been <br />brought into conformance proposed at 34% where 35% is allowed. <br />Page 2 of 6