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The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on September 20. 1993 and recommended approval of the variances as amended based upon the following findings and hardships: A. Lot narrows at the mid-point of the property measuring 55 ’ at the lakeshore and 35’ to the rear. B. The applicant ppmoses a slight reduction of hardcover wiihiti the 75-250’ .setback area at 3 s.f. or .01%. C. D. Hmcrgency access can be achieved via 10’+ corridor bet.veen adjacent residences to the east and west. The prime fire access to si^e will be from the south from the municipal hydrant. Total structural coverage is proposed at 1,649 s.f. or 13.5% where 15% is allowed. E. I'he proposed lakeside replacement deck and stair structure will reduce the encroachment of the average lakeshore setback line by 3’. The e.xisting deck is 15’ in width. The proposed deck will be 12’ in width. E. Ihe home was constructed prior to existing zoning requirements. G. No additional land is available to allow for expansion without the need of variances. II. I. Tlic property has steeper elevations to south creating unique drainage problems. Residential structure on lot to immediate east will be higher in elevations than applicant’s proposed structure with third floor. The City Couiwil finds tliat 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 variance would not adversely affect traffic condition.^, light, air nor fK)se a fire hazard or other danger to neighb^iring property; would not merely Rage 2 of 6