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- „ Cit� of ORONO : • ...yh , :, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL . , �:.• :,, NO. 2878 . , � � - � • _�t'!Y�j :�'•��.. . 8. The applicants have failed to demonstrate adequate hardships to justify granting of the variances, and have failed to meet the following basic tests for hardship: A. The property in question can be put to a reasonable use and is being used generally under the conditions allowed by the official controls as a single family residence. B. If granted, the variance will alter the essential character of the locality by creating additional hard- cover and structure in the 0-75' lakeshore setback zone, in direct conflict with the intent of the code to • prohibit all land alteration within that protected area. � C. The code requirements applying to the proposed construction and land alteration are not peculiar to this property but apply generally to all other lakeshore properties in the LR-1C zoning district. • D. The granting of the application is not essential for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial ` property right of the applicants. E. The granting of the variance wi 11 serve mere ly as a convenience to the applicants and is not necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty. 9. The proposed excavation and retaining walls in the 0-75' setback zone are not necessary to preserve the lakeshore bank, but are merely provided for the convenience of the property owner. 10. The land alterations within the 0-75' lakeshore setback zone conf 1 ict genera 1 ly with the principa 1 s and goa 1 s set f orth in Orono's Community Management P lan f or protection of lakeshore areas. . ' Adopted by the Orono City Council of the City of Orono on this 24th day of September, 1990. �AT ST: • , • � othy Ha11in, City Clerk Jam s R. Grabek yo:r . Page 3 of•4