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3.Tlic Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on May 17. 1993, and <br />recommended approval of the variances as proposed based on the following <br />findings and hardships: <br />A. Lot narrows at the midpoint of the property measuring 55’ at the <br />lakeshore and 35’ to the rear. <br />B. The applicant proposes a reduction of hardcover within the 0-75’ setback <br />area at 1.7%. <br />C. <br />D. <br />E. <br />F. <br />G. <br />Emergency access can be achieved via 10-l- foot corridor between adjacent <br />residences to the east and west. Prime access to site will be from the <br />south from the municipal hydrant. <br />Total structural coverage: is proposed at 1,724 s.f. or 14.1% where 15% <br />would be allowed. <br />Proposed lakeside replacement deck will reduce the encroachment of the <br />average lakeshore setback line by The existing deck is 15’ in width. <br />The proposed deck will be lO'/i’ in width. <br />The home was constructed prior to existing zoning requirements. <br />No additional land is available to allow for expansion without the need of <br />variances. <br />H. I he property has steep slopes to south creating unique drainage problems. <br />The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this propeny 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 a^ecl 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 haidship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property <br />right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the <br />Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br />Page 2 of 7