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� � O� O O CITY of ORONO a � ti �'',�� G'�' RESOLUTION OF T�HE�CI�TY�COUNC�L `�kEs�i�4� NO. 2. The property is located in the LR-1B, Single Family Lakeshore Residential zoning district,which requires a minimum lot area of 1 acre. 3. The Planniilg Commission reviewed this application at a public hearing held on March 15, 2004 and recommended conditional approval of vai-iances based on the following findings: a. Per Resolution No. 2047, adopted in 1986, the property was permitted hardcover of 52.2% hardcover witliin the 75'-250' zone and 2.5% hardcover within the 0-75' zone. b. The applicants purchased the property with non-conforming haxdcover • consisting of decks and additional driveway within the 75'-250' zone, and a shed within the 0-75' setback zone,which items were apparently added since 1986 by a prior owner,without City approval. c. The applicants removed 142 s.f. of non-conforming hardcover within the 75'-250' zone when they recently, without requesting the appropriate permits or approvals, reconstructed the existing decks which were rotted and unsafe. d. The Planning Commission finds no hardship to justify allowing the non-conforming shed to remain within the 0-75' setback zone. e. Planning Commission finds no hardship to justify allowing the portions of the newly constructed deck which extend into the average lakeshore setback to remain. f. The side setback variance of 5.8' is supported by the hardship of the � location of the home which extends 6.8' into the side yard setback and the new deck was constructed at the same side setback as the previous deck. g. There is no available property to purchase in order to make this lot more conforming. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, Page 2 of 6