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4. to the property is no greater than the $11,400 benefit to other developed lots in the neighborhood. Tributar)' setback and hardcover variance within the 0-75’ setback area. The findings are as follows: 1) Environmental regulations have gradually reduced the potential building area of the lot. Ordinance No. 63 in April 1964 e.xcluded wetlands from the d:y buildable area calculation. Ordinance No. 179 adopted in September 1975 required a 26’ structure setback from the pond. The • Shoreland Regulations adopted in 1992 required a 75’ structural setback from the pond if the lot is sewered. 100’ if it is not sewered. 2) Until the City Council adopted the Shoreland Regulations in February 1992. a house could have b<^'*n constructed on the property meeting all state septic system design ana setback requirements and would have met all Orono zoning code requirements except for lot standard requirements. 3) Level of pond or adjacent tributary is determined by the existence and maintenance of dam that was specifically designed for the purpose of creating a ponding area. 4) Current proposal will minimize need for excavation and will take advantage of existing contours. 5) Increase runoff from the proposed construction will not run directly into the pond but drain first to vest along grassed route that eventually would reach the pond. 6) The property consists of unique topographic features that Include the creek that intersects along the east side of the property creating a dr> buildable island to the east side of creek. The 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 granting the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor Paae 3 of 6