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��p CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL �� G�,� No, 6 9 3 6 j'�kEsxo�`` FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning �ile #LA18-000086. The analysis contained within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the above mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. 2. The Property is a newly created lot located in the LR-1 B One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. 3. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. 4. Applicant has applied for an Average Lakeshore Setback Variance. 5. 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 . . . ." To meet the Code defined average lakeshore setback, the proposed home would be set back approximately 140 feet from the OHWL. The setback pushes a new home into a narrow portion of the Property and the resulting lake yard is deep and would be out of conformance with the immediate neighborhood. 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan."The proposal to construct a single family house in this zoning district is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The Property does not impact adjacent properties direct views of the lake and is 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 ownerin question proposes to use the property in a reasonab/e manner, however, the proposed use is not permitted by the o�cia/controls. The proposed home will be located further from the lake than the home which previously existed on the Property (before the recent combination and platting). 2