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r /__ . /� O� . • O O � ��b. - CITY of ORONO � � ti �� p'�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��SH04� NO. � � � � . FINDINGS . 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File#O1-2717. 2. This property is located in the LR-1B Zoning District,where 1 acre or 43,560 s.f. is the minimum lot area. The properiy consists of approximately .66 acres or 28,577 ' s.f. � 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on September 17,2001 and recommended approval by a vote of 7 to 0. 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: A. The property previor�sly contained an existing deteriorating retaining wall system at the lakeshore. Replacement of the retaining wall system was � necessary to prevent erosion of the steep lakeshore yard. B. The existing rock retaining walls are located within 70' of the shoreline but do not extend the full width of the property. C. The rock retaining wall system and steps hardcover is approximately 6.6%. D. The applicants have agreed to provide a suitable planting and vegetation plan which will provide adequate screening to the new retaining wall. E. No additional hazdcover should be allowed in the 0-75' setback area. 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 hazazd or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicants,but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. • Page 2 of 7