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FILE#06-3230 <br /> - � 14 September 2006 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> I��rcicover Vari�nce � <br /> City Code 12-1282 allows for ihe inst�llation of stlirs, lifts and landings in the place of <br /> m�jor fopogr�phic alterations on steep slopes. The natiare of the topography on this <br /> property's lake yard is very challenging, �nd a stair systenl is necess�ry for the <br /> homeowner fio access ihe lake. The applicant removed the existing steep concrete stair <br /> and designeci a more user friendly stair system to access the dock. The stair systein is <br /> essentially 8 sieps down, a flat wood chip landing, and 6 more steps down to the dock. <br /> The pre-existing concrete stairs within the 0-75' setbacic zone constihrted 1.6% harcicover ' <br /> or 120 s.£. The proposed stair system and minimll grading resuIt in a minor reduction in <br /> hardcover, however the applicant has nofi provided the actual hard cover numbers. The <br /> stair system will be less visible and inore natural looking when viewed from the lake than <br /> the pre-existing concrete st�ir. <br /> H�rdship Analysis <br /> In cnnsidering applicnlions for vnrirurce, t/te Plnnning Comnrissio�t slta/! consir/er tlre effect of t/�e <br /> proposer!vnria�rce rrpo�r l/re/rerd!/r,srrfety«nd welfare of Nre comnrcuriiy, ��istiirg and mlticipaled traffrc <br /> conrlitio�ls, liglr!a�rd air, darrger of fire, risk to !!te pr�blic srrfety, and tl�e effecf on >>alues of property in <br /> fhe srrrrounrling rrren. The Planning Cnnnnission s/ra!!co�rsider recnurmenrling apprava/ for vrrriances <br /> franr �he/ileral provisio�is nf 1lre Zoning Corle in i�rstrurces rvhere tlreir strict e�rforceirient rUnulrl ca�rse <br /> undue hardslrip becnrrse nf cire�nlrstances uniqrre tn t/1e iirdivldcnr!property rrntler consideratio�r, antl <br /> shal/recnnrmenr! npprova! nnly ►v/ien it is tlenrarslrrrter!thnt scrcli actiats will be in keepi�rg wit/r the . <br /> spiril«�rd inte�r!of tlre Orono Zn�ri�rg Corle. <br /> Staff finds that a hardship exists due to the challenging lakeshore portion of the lot and � <br /> the need for the hardcover (stairs),justifies granting the variance request for the change <br /> in hardcover. <br /> Conclition�l Use Permit An�►lysis <br /> A thorough evaluation of the water body and the topographic, vegetation and soils <br /> conditions on the site liave been m�de, and are addressed by the following: <br /> • The prevention of soil erosion or the possible pollution of public waters, both <br /> during and after construction; Steps have beef� take�� to address possible soil <br /> e�°osia��'uring a»c��rft.er consl.r�uctioiz. <br /> • The visibility of stiliciures and other facilities as viewed from public waters is <br /> limited; Visibilil.y of ll7e sCeps an� the 11�C7.ZIS wiZl be »ai»i»aized by vegetation <br /> 17ZC!)?t112g'S 11��Z1CIZ 1-i�ill screen the proposed st�°uct.aa•es. . � <br /> • The site is adequate for water supply and on-site sew�ge treatment; Not <br /> aj�plzccrble. <br /> • The types, uses and numbers of watercraft that the project will generate �tre <br /> comp�tible in relation fio the suitability of public waters to safely accommodate <br /> these watercraft;Not applacable. <br /> 3 <br />