Laserfiche WebLink
t � <br /> r � <br /> • ��� . . <br /> O O <br /> CITY of ORONO <br /> � -��. � <br /> �t�� �G�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> 9kE3I;0g' NO. _ � 9 � � <br /> 3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on May 19, 2003 <br /> and recommended approval by a vote of 5 to 0. <br /> 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: <br /> A. The proposal reduces hardcover within the 0-75' setback one; <br /> B. Removal of the existing stairs and retaining walls require filling in the bluff <br /> impact zone where no fill is permitted. However, stairs and landings are <br /> permitted within the bluff impact zone; <br /> C. Properties with major topographic changes,prohibiting a property owner to <br /> access the lake, are pe_rnutted to have one set of 4' wide stairs with 32 s.f. <br /> landings to access the lakeshore; and <br /> D. There is an existing deck within the 0-75' setback zone which is <br /> nonconforming and in need of structural repairs. The property owners were <br /> notified in a previous resolution that stxuctural repairs to the deck would <br /> require City approval. <br /> 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it <br /> and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district;that granting the <br /> variances will not adversely affect traffic conditions,light,air,nor pose a fire hazard <br /> or other danger to neighl�oring property;would not merely serve as a convenience to <br /> the applicants,but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty;is <br /> necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and would be in <br /> keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the <br /> � City. <br /> 6. The City Council has considered this application, including the findings and <br /> recommendations of the Planning Commission,reports by City Staff,comments by <br /> the applicants and the effect of the proposed variances on the health, safety and <br /> welfare of the community. <br /> CONCLUSIONS, ORDER,AND CONDITIONS <br /> Based upon one or more of the above findings,the Orono City Council hereby grants variances from <br /> Municipal ZoninJ Code Section 10.56,Subdivision 16(J)(2);Section 10.22,Subdivision 2;Section <br /> 10.56,Subdivision 16(L)(1);Section 10.56,Subdivision 16(L)(2);and Section 10.56,Subdivision <br /> Page 2 of 7 <br />