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. g. 0.4i 0 0 CITY of ORONO , ,,,, i r I ,__ p RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 4`9kESH�4� NO. 5 4 83 2. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing held on June 19, 2006 and recommended approval of the variance based on the following findings: a. The proposed steps would replace a set of steps approved in Zoning File # 94-1867 that have deteriorated. An asphalt path to those steps approved in Zoning File# 95-1992 has already been removed. b. The hardcover associated with the new steps would be less than the hardcover associated with the existing steps. c. The proposed steps would have less visual impact than the existing steps. 3. The Planning Commission also recommended approval of the conditional use permit for land alteration within the 0-75 foot shoreland zone based on the following findings: a. The grading will provide a path that will facilitate access to the dock by persons using wheel chairs and person who have difficulty negotiating stairs. b. There will be no hardcover associated with the path. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the owners and the public, and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 5. 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 variances would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the owners, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial Page 2 of 5