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CITY of ORONO <br />RESOLUTION OFTHECITYCOUNCIL <br />M 41$U <br />A. The property is unique for a number of reasons, including its one its <br />history and the fact that applicants have been diligently restoring the <br />property to its former splendor_ <br />B. The proposed work. involves restomtion ofarrtenities or structures which <br />already an does not propose any neNr bulidings or amenities. <br />C. The 65t1' length of the eastern shoreline justifies the e:cistence of as many <br />as four Lakeshore stairways to provide access to the lake from the higher <br />portions of the property which are as much as 25' above take level, and <br />the steep slopes east of the horse suggest the need for stairway access. <br />4. The City Council. on October 28, 1996 adopted Resolution No. 3786 granting <br />approval of the requested variances. <br />5. Pursuant to request by the applicant and upon recommendation by the Planning <br />Commission, on October 27, 1997 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 3986 <br />renewing approval of the requested variances. <br />6. On October 19, 1998 the Orono Planning Commission reviewed the current <br />request for valiance renewal and on a vote of 4-0 recommended approval, <br />Ending that the findings and conditions of the prior approvals as noted to <br />Resolutions No. 3786 and No. 3986 are stilt valid and appropriate. <br />7. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and <br />recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments <br />by the applicant and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and <br />welfare of the community. <br />8. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar <br />to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that <br />granting the variances would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light; air nor <br />pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely <br />sere as a convenience to the applicants but is necessary to alleviate a <br />Page 2. of 6 <br />