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. o.�,. ., <br /> � . . . <br /> • o � <br /> � C ITY of ORONO- <br /> � .- ;. � . , . <br /> , ti <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> ��l ��'~ <br /> `�kEs�1�g' . NO. � � � � � <br /> 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing <br /> held on April 18, 2005 and recommended approval of the hardcover <br /> variance and conditional use permit based on the following findings: <br /> a. City Code 78-1282 allows for the installation of stairs, lifts and <br /> landings in place of major topographic alterations on steep slopes. <br /> b. The proposed changes to the stair system and wall result in a reduction <br /> in hardcover from 4.6%to 4.5%. <br /> , c. The proposed 4.5% hardcover is allowed pursuant to City Code 12- <br /> � 1282. . � <br /> d. The existing wooden stairs and landings have a greater visual impact <br /> � from the lake than the proposed stair system. <br /> . e. The proposed glacial boulder walls will be screened from the lake by <br /> • � vegetation for a natural looking slope. <br /> f. The reconstruction of a wa114' or less in height and maintenance of a <br /> slope no greater than 2:1 is supported by the City's Engineer, and is <br /> necessary to stabilize the slope and protect the slope from damage. <br /> g. The applicants have provided a restoration plan meeting the goals and <br /> � intent of the Zoning Code and the Orono Community Management <br /> Plan. <br /> 4. The City Council has considered this application inchiding the findings <br /> and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, <br /> comments by the applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed <br /> variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. <br /> 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are <br /> peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning <br /> district; that granting the variance would not adversely affect traffic <br /> conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring <br /> • property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicants,but is <br /> necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to <br /> preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and would be in <br /> Page2of5 <br />