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��Np CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL y� G`�" NO. � n (1�Q_ �-� t9'�ES H 04�' 3. The Property contains 0.2 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 52 feet. 4. The Property is within Tier 3 and hardcover is limited to 35 % according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. 5. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: a. Interior Side Yard b. Street Side Yard 6. In considering this application for variance, the Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area. ANALYSIS: 1. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance . . . ."The applicant is proposing to construct a new single family home on a residential lot which is consistent with the intent of the ordinance. The variances 7.5' interior side and 9.5' street side request is reasonable considering the configuration and buildable area of the property and the previous approved variances Resolution 6964. 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan." The variances resulting in a permit for a new single family residence in a residential zone are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 3. "Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. `Practical difficulties,' as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that: a. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the official controls; The applicant is proposing use of the property in a reasonable manner with the construction on a single family home. There is limited space to construct a conforming structure on the site. b. There are circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner; The plight of the property owner is due to the existing substandard lot size and shape, and its uniqueness being a lot abutting 3 streets. c. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. The character of the neighborhood is not likely to be significantly altered from replacement of the residence which is consistent in character and size with the surrounding homes. 2