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/ 0) 0 CITY of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE gg C,�TJ WNCIL �kES� NO. 2. The property is located in the LR-1C ('/Z acre) One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on May 21, 2001 and recommended approval on a vote of 4 to 0 for variances based upon the following findings and hardships: A. The site topography challenges any substantial revisions to the house location. The steep slope to the road results in the need for a long driveway, and significant site regrading and alteration of drainage patterns in the immediate neighborhood would be necessary to move the house to a location where hardcover standards could be met. Renovation of the existing house, with no expansions where it encroaches required setbacks, would appear to be. a reasonable approach. B. The existing structure is a legal non-conforming structure that was built prior to the current zoning ordinances. C. No further expansion of the non-conformities (setbacks) would occur. The expansions are being completed within the required setbacks. D. A 520 s.f. patio exists on the lakeside of the existing residence. The patio must be removed to permit excavating for the repair to the foundation. A total of approximately 160 s.f. of hardcover must be removed around the foundation to access the footings. The 160 s.f. is not permitted to be replaced as it constitutes hardcover within 75' of the Lakeshore. A smaller patio, 360 s.f., would replace the existing patio. E. A storage building is located on the north property line. The applicants recognize the building will require future repairs. Repairs also require a variance to relocate the building. A 5' variance would permit the building to relocated and meet a minimum setback of 5' to the property line. Page 2 of 5 4