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��Np CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> y�, � No. 689 2 <br /> � <br /> ��KESHO�� <br /> 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #LA18-000061. The analysis contained <br /> within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the <br /> above mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings <br /> are hereby incorporated by reference. <br /> 2. The Property is located in the LR-1A, 2 acre, Zoning District. <br /> 3. The Property contains 0.14 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 50 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 variances: <br /> a. Rear yard setback <br /> b. Lot area <br /> c. Lot width <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 proposing to construct a new single family <br /> home on a residential lot which is consistent with the intent of the ordinance.The lot width and <br /> lot area variances are consistent with the general intent of the Ordinance.The variances for a <br /> rear yard setback request is reasonable considering buildable area of the property. <br /> 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan."The variances resulting in a permit for a new single family residence in <br /> 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 d�culties,' as used in <br /> connection with the granting of a variance, means that: <br /> a. The property owner in question proposes to use fhe property in a reasonable manner, <br /> however, the proposed use is not permitted by the o�cia/controls. <br /> 2 <br />