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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #17-3912. 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 Properties are located in the LR -1 B Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. 3. Parcel A will have 1.01 dry acres in area and a defined lot widths of 144 feet at the OHWL and 130 feet at the 75 foot setback. 4. Parcel B will have 1.28 dry acres in area and a defined lot widths of 186 feet at the OHWIL and 125 feet at the 75 foot setback. 5. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover for Parcel A and Parcel B is limited to 25% each according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. 6. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: a. Lot Width Variances for both parcels. 7. In considering this application for variances, 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 . . . ." Two lots exist currently. The density is not proposed to increase. The size of the proposed parcels are consistent with the other properties in the neighborhood and comply with the City Code. The lot width variance would also be in harmony with the Ordinance. 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan." The requested variances allow the development and redevelopment of each of the single family lots. Single family lots with a residential use is consistent with the comprehensive plan.