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� � - � °� � o 0 �,e� - CITY of ORONO �`� . , � ti '�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL �t�kESH��'�G NO. 3 0 8 7 a) Portions of the existing pool and deck encroach into the 26' reguired setback from the adjacent wetland. Decking within the substandard setback is at a minimal width at 1-2'. The expansion of decking will provide a necessary level of safety and convenience for those who use the elevated deck and pool . The additional encroachment of the wetland setback area by the impreved decks is not of a significant magnitude to outway the safety issues. b) Hardcover within the 0-75' setback area is decreased from 14 . 2 � to 5 . 68 � . The proposed lakeshore improvements consist of the construction of a deck within the 0-75' setback area at 490 s.f. and 704 s.f. of deck within the 75-250' setback area. The applicant proposes concurrent removals of existing brick patio and plastic lined landscape beds. 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 variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property ; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, 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 CoLr_cil h�s cor.s��er�d th�s apr iication ir_clu3i*�a the findings 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 6