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CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> NO. 6969 <br /> G <br /> t'�k�sx0 <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #LA19-000011. 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-1 C, One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. <br /> 3. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the Stormwater <br /> Quality Overlay District. <br /> 4. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: <br /> a. Hardcover variance exceeding 25%. <br /> b. Rear setback variance. <br /> 5. In considering this application for variances, the Council has considered the advice and <br /> recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variances <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 requested variances are to permit an <br /> addition/expansion of a non-conforming building in the rear yard 1.2 inches from the rear <br /> property line. The rear yard setback is established to provide for an open yard space and <br /> to allow for maintenance of the building to occur without trespassing onto adjacent <br /> properties. The requested variances to expand the footprint of the existing building are not <br /> in harmony with the Ordinance. The additional mass of the proposed home within the <br /> setback will increase the mass of the nonconforming home within 1.2 inches of the <br /> property line and may negatively impact adjacent properties. Regarding the setback <br /> variance, this criterion is not met. <br /> The proposed change in nature of the nonconforming hardcover from a patio to building <br /> footprint results in no increase in hardcover however increases the intensity of the <br /> nonconformity and is not in harmony with the Ordinance. Regarding the hardcover <br /> variance, this criterion is not met. <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />