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�0 CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF TEE CITTY COUNCIL <br /> NO. 6 9 1 7 <br /> SHO�� <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 variances are minimal, and as they result in a <br /> reduction of square footage they are generally consistent with the intent of the <br /> ordinance. <br /> 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan." The requested variances are consistent with the residential goals <br /> within the comprehensive plan. This criterion is met. <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 permitted by the official controls. <br /> The use of the Property remains residential. The proposed improvements are <br /> residential in nature, reasonable from a residential scope. <br /> b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created <br /> by the landowner. <br /> The Applicants require a solution to the failing well room cap which will protect the <br /> home;the proposed reconstructed patio with landings do not result in an expansion <br /> of hardcover within the 75-foot setback. The existing patios and basement well <br /> room were not created by the current owner. <br /> c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." <br /> The variances to permit reorientation of the patio structure within the 75-foot <br /> setback will be more functional, do not result in an expansion of the nonconformity, <br /> and will not change character of the locality. This condition is met. <br /> 3 <br />