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3 The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on October 18. 1993. and recommended approval of the proposed variance application as amended based upon the following findings: A.The proposed improvements to the property result in a reduction ot hardcover in the 0-75’ zone from 23.3% to 19.7%, although no imorovements are proposed in that zone. Further hardcover in the 75- 250’ zone will be reduced from the current level of 72% down to 58.2%, a reduction of appro.ximately 1.128 s.f. hardcover. B.Based on the existing drainage patterns of the property, runoff produced from the structures placed within the 75-250’ setback area will not drain directly to the lake but will drain tc he street which drains directly to the lake, hence the proposed hardcover reductions in the 75-250’ zone are desirable. C.No major land alterations are proposed as a result of the structural improvements. D. The increase in lot coverage by structures is not incongruous with the basic development pattern of the imnicdiate neighborhood. The current variance rccjuest is a revision of Application #1750/Resolution #3183 which included the family room addition and relocation/construction of a new detached garage. The garage is no longer a part of the proposal. Tb'* City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that inting the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a lire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve a convvnience to the applicants, but is necessary' to alleviate a dernonsirable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. Page 2 of 6 • i