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CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> y�, NO. <br /> 6943 <br /> ��kfsxo4`` <br /> 2. The Property is located in the RR-1A Zoning District. <br /> 3. The Property contains 4.86 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 329 feet. <br /> 4. The Property is exempt from the Stormwater Quality Overlay District regulations. <br /> 5. Applicant has applied for the following variance <br /> Front Yard setback, permitting an accessory building to be located within 20 feet of the front <br /> property line,where a 100 foot setback is required. <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 upon the <br /> health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and <br /> air,danger of fire,risk to the public safety,and the effect on values of property in the surrounding <br /> area. <br /> ANALYSIS: <br /> 1. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent <br /> of the ordinance . . . ." A detached garage as an accessory use to a single family home is in <br /> harmony in the RR-1A district. <br /> 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive <br /> plan." A detached garage as an accessory building in a single family zone is consistent with <br /> the comprehensive plan. <br /> 3. "Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical <br /> difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. `Practical difficulties,'as used in connection with <br /> 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 permitted by the official controls. <br /> The use of the property for the single family home with a detached garage is <br /> reasonable for the RR-1A district. <br /> b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the <br /> landowner. <br /> The applicant has stated this to be true due to the existing structures on the lot and <br /> the unique topography located in the front yard of the property. <br /> c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." <br /> 2 <br />