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�� .. =- d Cit o� ORONO • � � <� �� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL . .� NO. 2442 • � • • ' FYNDINGS . 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #1263. 2. The property is located in the B2 Lakeshore Business District. 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on May 16, 1988, and recommended approval of .the proposed variances based upon the following findings and hardships: A) The total hardcover removed as a result of those improvements will be 8,759 s.f. or 23.9$. � B) The removal of the two commercial structures and the replacement with just one structure wil 1 result in a less intense commercial use of this severely limited property. C) The area on Brown's Bay side will be designed for outdoor picnic use by the members of the marina. The storage structure • will be replaced with an extensive green landscaped area with a gazebo. , D) Access will be better defined with the curbing on both sides of the street where access would now be provided to designated • parking areas. E) The applicant has proposed a better control of drainage and treatment of run-off with this proposal. F) The new proposal will provide far more green area than the _. present facility. G) The property has sustained a marina use for over 25 years. � - 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. � 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 variances would ; not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire ; hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve � ti • - - Page 3 of 6 � i ; l : �