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, � � O� O O � ..:.-. � CITY of ORONO ti ti ' RESOLUTION �OF THE CITY COUNCIL �L`4k'ESII�4�G NO. 5 � Z 9 a) The lot is extremely small and the majority of existing hardcover is in the 0- 75' setback zone. b) The covered entry as proposed is over existin; hardcover and will not increase hardcover on the property. c) The covered eiltry as proposed is of a size and in a location that will have minimal visual impact in tenns of the bulk and nzassing of stnicture on the property. ' d) The location of the covered entiy within 75' of the shoreline is necessary ' because tlie entry door it serves is only 49' from the shoreline: • e) The covered entry is necessaiy to help solve a roof ninoff problem caused by the design of the entiyway directly below the outlet of a roof valley._ fl The replacement of retaining walls as requested in the initial application is not a pai-t of this current review. 4. The City Couilcil has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Plaiuzing Conlmission, reports Uy City staff, comments by the applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variances on the llealth, safety and welfare of the community. 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply�enerally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variai�.ces would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other dan�er to neigl�boring propei�ty; would not merely serve as a conve�iience to the applicants and o�vners, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and would be in l:eeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. Page 2 of 5