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CITY ®f ORONO j RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 5624 FINDINGS 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File 07-3283. 2. The property is located in the LR — 113, Lakeshore Zoning District which requires a minimum lot area of 1.0 dry acres and a minimum lot width of 140' feet. 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing held on April 16, 2007 and recommended approval of the hardcover variance and conditional use permit based on the following findings: a. Other than the average lakeshore setback, the proposed addition and home will meet the Zoning Ordinance requirements with respect to setbacks, lot coverage by structures, and building height. b. The retaining walls and addition will have no negative impacts to views of the Property as viewed from the lake. c. No neighbor's views of the lake will be affected as a result of the average setback variance. d. Replacement and reconfiguration of the retaining walls is necessary to allow for adequate pedestrian access to the residence. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed . variance and conditional use permit on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 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 and conditional use permit would 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 applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or diffi/_.111ty; is necessary to prP.gerve a m hstantlal property right of the Page 2 of 5