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FILE#06-3202 <br /> 11 May 2006 <br /> ' Page 3.of 3 <br /> conditions on the site must be inade to ensure: <br /> ' b) The prevention of soil erosion or the possible pollution of public waters, both <br /> during and after construction; n2ethods hcrve been proposed to p��otect the wate�° <br /> fi�ona pollzrtion dui•ing and afte�°construction. <br /> c) The visibility of structures and other facilities as viewed froni public waters is <br /> , liinited; this critei�ion hcrs been n�et. <br /> d) The site is adequate for water supply and on-site sewage treatment; this crite��ion <br /> hcrs been met and <br /> e) The types, uses a.nd numbers of watercraft that the project will generate are <br /> compatible in relation to the suitability of public waters to safely accommodate <br /> these watercraft.N/A <br /> Hardcover Variance <br /> City Code 12-1282 allows for the installation of stairs, lifts and landings in the place of <br /> major topographic alterations on steep slopes. The nat�tre of the topography on this <br /> property's lake yard is very challenging, and a stair system is necessaxy for the <br /> homeowner to access the lake. The Camp currently has a gravel drive to the lake on this <br /> side of the property in order to access the swirruning beach. The Camp would like to <br /> � install stabilization nlethods irx the gravel drive and within the area of the swimming <br /> beach as part of this project. <br /> Hardship Analysis <br /> Lr consirlerl�:g applicatio�ts for varia�rce, tlte Pla�:�tii:g Comntissio�t slta/[ consider tlie effect of t/te <br /> proposed variance upoir t/re leealtli,safety atrd welfare of tlee comn:u�:ity, existing mtd a�:ticipated t�affic <br /> conditio�:s, lig/it a�:d air, rlanger of frre, risk to tlre prrblic safety, and tlie effect o�i values of property i�r <br /> the srrrrounrling area. Tlre Planning Conu�rPssion slial[corrsirler reconrme�r�ling approval for variunces <br /> fron: the literal provisio�rs of the Zof:Pirg Code in i�rsta�rces where t/eeir strict enforcement would cause <br /> undue /tardsleip becarrse of circumstre�zces uniqrre to t/ee individual properry under consirleratio�z, and <br /> � sleadl reco��:n:end approval o�:ly wlie�r il is denioitstraterl that sric/i actior:s will be i�: keeping witl� tlte <br /> spirit and i�rfent of t/ie Orono Zoning Code. <br /> Staff finds that a hardship exists due to the challenging lakeshore portion of the lot, the <br /> need for access and the need for tlze hardcover (gravel roadway & stabilization walls), all <br /> of which justify granting the conditional use permit amendment and variance request for <br /> the increase in hardcover. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Staff Recommendation <br /> Planning Depai-hnent staff recommends approval of the hardcover variance and <br /> conditional use permit subject to the City Engineer's recomniendations. <br /> 3 <br />