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4. 5. 6. 7. 8. A.The property is unique for a number of reas jus, including its age, its history and the fact that applicants have been dilii.sntly restoring the property to its former splendor. B.The proposed work involves restoration of amenities or structures which already exist, and docs not propose any new buildings or amenities. C.The 650' length of the eastern shoreline justifies tii*; existence of as many as four lakeshore stairways to provide access to the iake from the higher portions of the property which are as much as 25' above lake level, and the steep slopes east of the house suggest the need for stairway access. The City Council on October 28, 1996 adopted Resolution No. 3786 granting approval of the requested variances. Pursuant to request by the applicant and upon recommendation oy the Planning Commission, or October 27, 1997 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 3986 renewing approval of the requested variances. On October 19, 1998 the Orono Planning Commission reviewed the current request for variance renewal and on a vote of 4-0 recommended approval, finding that the findings and conditions of the prior approvals as noted in Resolutions No. 3786 and No. 3986 are still valid and appropriate. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. The City Council finds thai; conditions existing on this property are peculiar U it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variances would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; w-ould not merely seiA'e as a convenience to the applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a Page 2 of 6