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u /r RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL N0. 3 A. The property is unique for a number of reasons, including its age, its history and the fact that applicants have been diligently restoring the property to its former splendor. Be The proposed work involves restoration of amenities or structures which already exist, and does not propose any new buildings or amenities. C. The 650' length of the eastern shoreline justifies the existence of as many as four lakeshore stairways to provide access to the lake from the higher portions of the property which are as much as 25' above lake level, and • the steep slopes east of the house suggest the need for stairway access. 4. 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 welfare of the community. p 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property arc 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 hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely F serve as a convenience to the applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a L demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial ro erty right of the applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and e P PPP � � Pg P� � intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. i COi+1CLUSIONS, ORDER AIVD COND[TTOYS Based upon the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants variances to btutticipal Zoning Code Sections l0.22, Subdivisions 1 and 2, 10.55, Subdivision 8, and l0.56, Subdivision 16 (C & L) to permit the restoration of the existing lakeshore stairway Page 2 of 5 Pi b