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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS June 15, 19S0 Page 4 2. Marilyn and Walter Pemberton - Zoning File Number This matter also involved new construction in the 0 to 75 foot zone. The new construction contemplated enclosing an existing deck, to utilize as a new room to the residence. The particular hardship cited in this matter was the fact that the rooms in the Pemberton residence were very small, necessitating that the additional room be built. The Pembertons also agreed to reduce hardcover in the 0 to 75 foot zone. The Pembertons* variance application was granted. The hardship in this situation, unique to the Pembertons, is analogous to Ms. Kelly's unique hardship. Ms. Kelly has a home in which the entire side facing the lake has large picture windows. There are three sets of large sliding glass doors, which naturally contemplate an expansive, elaborate deck. Further, the lay of Ms. Kelly's laid is such that it will accommodate a multi-level deck. 3. James A. Mulvanny - Zoning File Number 1459. This matter involved an eight-foot room addition to an existing residence. The application impacted upon the average lakeshore setback requirement and hardcover. In granting Mr. Mulvanny's variance application, the City Council found that the eight-foot encroachment over the average lakeshore setback line would hav#» "no significant impact on lake views enjoyed by neighboring property owners." In addition, the Council indicated that the significant areas of hardcover on the property were necessary for functional use, but indicated that a slight decrease was commendable. It seems the hardship in this matter was the small rooms in tl-yi house. The small bedroom and kitchen area in the home * considered a hardship, justifying the zoning variance. Again, this matter is analogous to Ms. Kelly's matter. Ms. Kelly's plans have no significant impact on lake views enjoyed by neighboring property owners. Further, she h similar hardship, in that the architecture of he - rea.i-’ence le tself to the type of deck she proposes to build. It is for these reasons hac Ms. Kelly requests her zoning variances. By granting Ms. Kel.’v's zonl.ig variances, the Council will be acting in a manner --stint, reasonable, and in accordance with similar variance ^ ations.