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' , , <br /> ���p CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF TF�CITY COUNCIL <br /> �� G,,� No. 6 8 0 5 <br /> �qkESH��� <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #17-3972. The analysis contained within <br /> staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the above <br /> mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings are <br /> hereby incorporated by reference. <br /> 2. The Property is located in theLR-1 C Zoning District. <br /> 3. The Property contains .248 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 57 feet. <br /> 4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the Stormwater <br /> Quality Overlay District. <br /> 5. Applicant has applied for the following variance(s]: <br /> a. Side and rear setback for a detached building <br /> b. Hardcover <br /> c. Structural coverage <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 detached <br /> garage on a residential property 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 variances resulting in a permit a new detached accessory structure <br /> 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 owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, <br /> however, the proposed use is not pe►mitted by the o�cia/controls. The request to permit <br /> a new detached garage within the 15'rear and side setback seem reasonable as the existing <br /> 2 <br />