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� o� <br /> o �, o <br /> �,�; ,,� CITY of ORONO <br /> � � :� � <br /> �' � i`' ��� '� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCtL <br /> C� <br /> ��kESH��� N0. ;,.� �� � ,-; <br /> 1.02 acres in area and 196 feet in width. <br /> 3. The Plannin� Commission reviewed this application on October 15, 2007 and <br /> on a vote of 6 - 0 recommended appro��al of the variances, based on the <br /> following findings: <br /> a. The height of the retaining wall is necessary because of grading done to <br /> create a level area for the new septic system. Installation of this system <br /> was required by the City. The height of the wall could be reduced but <br /> would require grading and retnoval of additional trees. A substantial <br /> number of trees were removed to install the septic system. <br /> b. The portion of the retaining wall that is over 42 inches higl� will not be <br /> ��isible from the lake. <br /> c. The retaiiiing wall within tl�e 0 to 75 foot zone is necessary to convey <br /> drainage around the cabin and provide positive drainage for the cabin. The <br /> altemative would be removal of more trees and more regarding. <br /> d. There is 30 square foot lakeside deck that can be removed so there will be <br /> no increase in hardcover within the 0 to 75 foot zone. <br /> 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and <br /> rec.ommendation of the Planning Cominission, reports by City staff, comrnents <br /> by the applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variance on the <br /> health, safety and welfare of the community. <br /> 5. The City Council fii�ds 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 li�ht, air nor pose a fire <br /> hazard or other danger to neighboring property; ��ould �iot Inerely serve as a <br /> convenience to the Owners but are necessary to alleviate a demonstrable <br /> hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of <br /> the Ov��ners; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of tl�e Zonin� <br /> Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br />