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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. ________________________ 2 FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #LA19-000020. 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 located in the LR-1C One Family Residential Zoning District. 3. The Property contains 0.17 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 49.8 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. Side Yard Setback Variance b. Front Yard Setback Variance c. Driveway Setback Variance 6. In considering this application for variances, the Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variances 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 proposed variances are in harmony with the purpose of the Ordinance. The small lot includes difficulties in its small size and width. The Applicant request to maintain the substandard setback on the east side may be reasonable considering the 34 foot setback of the eastern neighbor’s home from the Property resulting in a 37.4-foot separation between the two homes (existing and proposed). 2. “Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan.” The proposed variances to expand the home on a nonconforming lot of record are consistent with the comprehensive plan.