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l ; , � � C�t� o� ORONO � • �� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � NO. 2891 • - • • � FINDINGS 1. This appl.ication was reviewed as Zoning Fil.e #1592. 2. The property is 3.ocated in the B-2 Lakeshore Business Zoning District. - . 3. The Orono Pl.anning Commission reviewed this app�.ication I.isted above and the commerciax site pl.an for the compl.ete restoration of the subject property on October 15, 1990 and recommended approvax of the proposed variances based upon the fol.I.owing findings: a) The 1.ot is not deep or I.arge enough to a1.�.ow structures to meet required setbacks. b) The majority of the property is I.ocated within the 3.akeshore protected area where no hardcover or structure is • a�lowed. c) The property has been used as a commercial. marina for � over 40 years and was recentl.y rezoned to B-2 in 1975. d) The proposed improvements provide a reduction of 10� in overall hardcover in addition to improving qual.ity of storm water run-off prior to entering the 3.ake. e) The majority of the improvements provide for a major reduction in hardcover immediatel.y adjacent to the shoreline. f ) Access to site and parking areas have great�.y been imgroved with the proposed singYe structure making for a more efficient use of the severel.y limited �and area. 4. The City CounciZ has considered this app�,ication incl.uding the findings and recommendations of the P1.anning Commission, reports by City� staff, comments by the appl.icant and the effect af the proposed variance on ; the heal.th, safety and wel.fare of the community. 1 5. The City Council finds Ithat the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not appxy generaXZy to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variance • Page 2 of 6