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���p CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF TI�CITY COUNCIL <br /> � � No. 6 8 9 0 <br /> � �,. <br /> ��KES H O�� <br /> 3. The Property contains 2.88 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 400 feet. <br /> 4. The Property is within Tier 3 and hardcover is limited to 35% according to the Stormwater <br /> Quality Overlay District. <br /> 5. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: <br /> a. Front Yard Setback <br /> 6. In considering this application for variance, the Council has considered the advice and <br /> recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variance <br /> upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic <br /> conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values <br /> of property in the surrounding area. <br /> ANALYSIS: <br /> 1. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes <br /> and intent of the ordinance . . . ." The applicant is proposed an addition to an existing home <br /> on a residential lot which is consistent with the intent of the ordinance. <br /> 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan." The variance resulting in a permit for an addition to a single family <br /> residence in a residential zone are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 3. "Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are <br /> practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. `Practical difficulties,' as used in <br /> connection with the granting of a variance, means that: <br /> a. The property ownerin question proposes fo use fhe property in a reasonab/e manner, <br /> however, the proposed use is not permitted by the o�cial controls. <br /> The applicant is proposing use of the property in a reasonable manner with the <br /> construction on an addition to a single family home. There is unique topography on the <br /> property. <br /> b. The plight of the/andowneris due fo circumstances unique fo his property nof cr�ated <br /> by the landowner. <br /> The plight of the property owner is due to the unique topography of the lot and the <br /> existing orientation of the home on the property <br /> c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essentia/character of the locality." <br /> 2 <br />