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���p CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> y� G,��" NO. Cj �7 ;�, .� <br /> 4. <br /> t'�kEsxo��. <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #17-3916. The analysis contained within <br /> staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the above <br /> mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings are <br /> hereby incorporated by reference. <br /> 2. The Property is located in the LR-1 B Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. <br /> 3. The Property contains 79,000 square feet (1.8 acres) in area and has a defined lot width <br /> of 100 feet. <br /> 4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25 % according to the Stormwater <br /> Quality Overlay District. <br /> 5. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: <br /> a. Lot Width Variance <br /> b. Average Lakeshore Setback Variance <br /> 6. 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 lot width variance requested is consistent with the <br /> general intent of the Ordinance. The requested average lakeshore setback variance is in <br /> harmony with the Ordinance as the most adjacent neighbor sits at a higher elevation and <br /> their lake views will not be impacted by the new home. <br /> 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan."The variances resulting in a permit for construction of a single family <br /> residence in a residential zone are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. <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 /> 2 <br />