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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS June 15, 1990 Page 2 4. Reduce the hardcover in the 75 to 250 foot zone to approximately 47%, by removing existing hardcover. It should be noted that the adjoining landowners consent to this plan, and Ms. Kelly will stipulate that no further construction will occur on the deck surface, other than normal maintenance. As the drawing indicates, the proposed deck will consist of an upper level extending from the residence, and cantilevered over a lower deck. The lower deck will be approximately three steps down from the upper deck. The lower deck will be 30 inches off the ground on the upper portion of the hill, and no more than 42 inches off the ground on the lower portion of the hill. There will be an angular staircase from the lower deck to the ground, consisting of three or four steps, with a landing of no more than 30 inches from the ground. It is our intent that this revised plan meets all existing Orono City Ordinances, a*‘id, in particular, the average lakeshore setback requirement, as contained in Orono Code Section 10.22. This section provides; Subdivision 1: Lakeshore setback regulations. The setback from the shoreline for lakeshore lots shall be at least 75 feet and no building, fence oi wall over 42 inches, but not in excess of 72 inches in height above original grade may be located closer to the shoreline than the average distance from the shoreline of existing residence buildings on adjacent lots. This Ordinance, adopted on February 5, 1985, clearly prohibits improvements which are ever 42 inches m height and extend p vft the average lakeshore setback line. The upper level of the proposed deck, which exceeds 42 inches in height, only encroaches upon the lakeshore setback line by approximately one foot. See survey previously' submitted in this matter. The lower deck, however, does not fall within the requirements of this Ordinance because it is, at its highest point from the ground, 40 to 42 inches off the ground. Thus, the Ordinance has no affect on the lower deck, or the angular staircase from the lower deck to the ground. The only variance required for this Ordinance is foi the one foot encroachment by the upper deck. Due to the construction of the deck, the area where the one foot encroachment is located contains a main support beam, which is vital to the support of the