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3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on January 17, 2001 and recommended approval by a vote of 4 to 0. 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: A. Hardcover in the 75-250' zone will not change as a result of the addition because applicant will remove an equivalent amount of existing hardcover. B. Hardcover in the 75-250' setbackzonewillremainat 13,045 s.f. (48.7%)with the paver walkway and stairway addition. C. The average lakeshore setback variance is justified by the conclusion that existing views of the lake enjoyed by neighboring property owners will not. be encroached upon by the proposed addition. D. Lot coverage on the property is currently 7 .9%, and will remain with the proposed addition, meeting the standard 15% limitation. E. The shape of the lot and the curve of the shoreline, as well as the fact that lake exists on both the south and east sides of the property are hardships that are unique to the property. 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 variance will not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air, nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; 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 with the spirit and _intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. 6. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City Staff, comments by the applicant and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and \Velfare ofthe community. Page 2 of 6