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� o� O � O CITY of ORONO A�� � �' � RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL �� ,�� NO.�,,,�, 7 ��kESH�g'� 2. The Property is located in the LR-1 B One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District which requires a minimum lot area of 1.0 acre and a minimum lot width of 140'. 3. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing held on July 15, 2013 and voted 5 for and 0 against on a motion to approve the CUP and the hardcover variance. The Planning Commission finds that tiie following factors support the granting of the requested variance and CUP: a. The Property contains 61,329 square feet in area and has a defined width of 162-feet at the lake and 162-feet at the 75-foot setback. b. A new residence home on the Property is currently under construction. c. The Applicants' proposed fandscape plan and stair system have been designed in a way which offers screening of the stairs with a natural-fooking slope as viewed from the lake. d. With a total of 13% overall hardcover, the Property will conform to the hardcover limitations of a Tier 1 fot. e. The Applicants' proposed stair system, walls and fandscaping will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood and will result in minimal or no negative impa.ct on ad}acent properties. f. The Applicants' project will not adversely impact views of the lake currently enjoyed by the adjacent properties; views of the property from the lake will be improved with the new stair and landscape screening offered. g. The Applicants' request is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance. h. The Appficants have demonstrated that enforcing the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance deprives the App(icants of the reasonable use of their Property. i. The proposed grading within the 75-foot setback area will not have an adverse impact on surrounding lands. Drainage pattems for runoff leaving the site will not be significantly altered. Page 2 of S