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City of ORONO yA & RESOLUTION Of THE CITY COUNCIL • NO. 2424 _ A. The proposed additions of 2 bay windows and a fireplace each extending no more than 2' past the existing walls of the house, and the addition of an open entryway with pillars, will not add to the perceived bulk of the house, and will not appear as a significant further encroachmen into the lakeshore yard areas. B. With the removal of plastic underlayment from all of the existing landscape and play areas, hardcover on the property can be reJuced by approximately 1/3, which is a significant benefit. C. The existing shed located within 15' of the shoreline is a non -conforming structure, and due to the uniqueness of this property being entirely within the 0-75' setback zone, it is appropriate to require that that shed be either moved to a location at least 50' from the shoreline and meeting all required accessory structure setbacks, or be removed entirely ante a structure of a similar area be allowed to be attached to the north end of the house. D. The relocation of the garage doer- and concurrent relocaticn of the driveway area will result in the improvement of tiie drainage pattern in the neight)orhood by decreasing excess runoff to the driveway area on the neighboring propert_,. E. The loss of an existing mature oak tree and a willow tree along the lakeshore as a result of this project is unfirtunate, however the replacement of those trees with otter trees is certainly appropriate and necessary to preserve the character of the lakeshore and the neighborhood. 5. The City Engineer has reviewed the grading proposal for the revised driveway and recommends approval, finding that the proposed driveway configuration and drainage pattern are no worse than the existing driveway, will help to alleviate an existinq drainage problem, and is the most feasible method for run-off control on the property considering the relative elevations of the driveway and yard area. 6. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on phis property are peculiar to it and do not apply gent rily to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or o'�her danger to neighboring properties; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; and would be in keeping Paqe 2 of 6