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� o� 0 0 , ��b- -, . � �; CITY of ORONO � � � RESOLUTION O�T�E,,CIjY COUNCIL G e� 6? �'� :5 x t�kESH�� NO. A. Hardcover within the 0-75' setback area will be Teduced by 296 s.f. or 3.10%. 361 s.f. or 3.78% of that hardcover consists of the allowed 188 s.f. for the stair and landing structure and 173 s.f. of rock walls needed to retain steep lakeshore bank. B. No other increases in hardcover improvements are proposed on the property. Hardcover is maintained at 25.46% in the 75-250' setback area and at 0% in the 250-500' setback area. C. Additional fill will be required to provide slopes that can maintain groundcover minimizing potential of further erosion in the area of �he boathouse that will be removed in the summer of 1995. D. The e�isting srairs and rock wails are ir. a serious state of disrepair. No I further expansion in retaining walls will be proposed but merely maintenance repairs to existing walls in order to ensure the stabilization of existing steep lakeshore bank. 4. 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, liQht, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danQer to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicar�t, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicant; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. 5. The City Council has considered this application including the findin�s 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. Page 2 of � I