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. - - ; <br /> i-" <br /> 7 O� . <br /> � O O � <br /> �6. - -� C ITY of ORONO <br /> � ti <br /> � G'� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> � ��kESH�4�' _. NO. � � � � <br /> 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on January 17,2001 and <br /> recommended approval by a vote of 4 to 0. , <br /> 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: <br /> A. Hardcover in the 75-250' zone will not change as a result of the addition <br /> because applicant will remove an equivalent amount of existing hardcover. <br /> B. Hardcover in the 75-250'setback zone will remain at 13,045 s.f.(48.7%)with <br /> the paver walkway and stairway addition. <br /> C. The average lakeshore setback variance is justified by the conclusion that � <br /> existing views of the lake enjoyed by neighboring property owners will not <br /> be encroached upon by the proposed addition. • <br /> • D. Lot coverage on the property is currently 7.9%, and will remain with the <br /> proposed addition, meeting the standard 15% limitation. <br /> E. The shape of the lot and the curve of the shoreline, as well as the fact that <br /> lake exists on both the south and east sides of the property are hardships that <br /> are unique to the property. <br /> 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to <br /> it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting <br /> the variance will not adversely afFect traffic conditions, light, air, nor pose a fire <br /> hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a <br /> convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship <br /> � or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; . � <br /> and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and <br /> Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br /> 6. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and <br /> , recommendations of the Planning Commission,reports by City Staff, comments by <br /> the applicant and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and <br /> welfare of the community. � <br /> • Page 2 of 6 <br />