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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File # LA18-000067. 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 RR -1 B Zoning District. 3. The Property contains 0.24 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 75 feet. 4. The Property is within Tier 2 and hardcover is limited to 30% according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. 5. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: a. Side yard setback b. Accessory structure forward of the principle structure c. Front setback 6. 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 ...." The proposed single detached garage is in harmony with the intent of the City Code. The proposed location on a substandard lot forward of the principle home and located in the front and side setbacks should not impede sightlines or change of character of the neighborhood, which follows the general intent of the ordinance. 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan." Adding a detached single car garage as an accessory structure where no garage is located on the property 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 owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls.