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�O� O � O � CITY of ORONO , � . .;, � ] ti ti RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��`�kEsH.o��G No. 5 5 3 1 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing ' held on September 18, 2006 and recornmended approval of the hardcover variance and conditional use permit based on the following fiildings: a. City Code 78-1282 allows for the installatioli of stairs, lifts and landings in place of major topographic alterations on steep slopes. b. The proposed changes to the stair system and wall result in a reduction in hardcover from 1.6%to 0.9%. c. The proposed 0:9% hardcover is allowed pursuaut to City Code 12- 1282. d. The pre-existing concrete stairs had a greater visual irnpact from the lake than the proposed stair systern. e. The proposed glacial boulder walls will be minimal and screened from the lake by vegetation for a natural laoking slope. f. The applicants have provided a restoration plan meeting the goals and intent of the Zoning Code and the Orono Community Management Plan. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, cam.�-nents by the applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the commuiuty. 5. The City Council finds that tlle 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 applicants,but is necessaxy to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. Page 2 of 5