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�_ � ' � . � Cit� of ORONO • �� _ , , �.� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL :^ � _ � .t NO. 2604 .• � • •rr A) The proposed walkway structure is necessary to provide reasonable access to the usable lakeshore without forcing the property owner to cross the neighboring property. B) The structure will maintain a low profile and is not intended to have a railing. C) The 6' width, while 2' in excess of the 4' width normally allowed for such structures, is necessary for the safety of the users of such structure, considering the extremely long 175' length of this walkway. � D) The structure at a 6' platform width comprises 1.8� hardcover in the 0-75' setback zone. There is no hardcover existing or proposed in the 75-250' zone. The proposed walkway will have no significant impact on run-off quantity or quality. • 6. The City Council has reviewed the facts of the application and the Planning Commission recommendation, and finds that the proposed 6' platform width is excessive, and that a 4' wide walkway platform will provide for adequate user safety while minimizing the impact of hardcover in the 0-75' zone. Furthermore, although the applicant wishes to avoid railings where possible, railings should be allowed for safety purposes at any location on the structure where railings are required by the Building Code. 7. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other �roperty in this zoning district; that granting the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the app licant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. 8. The City Council finds that granting a conditional use permit to al low the construction of the proposed walkway with a platform width not exceeding 4' would not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the public, would not adversely affect light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties, nor • wil 1 it depreciate surrounding property values and that the proposea level of use of the property will be in keeping with the intent and objectives of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. Page 2 of 5