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CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> y� fi NO. <br /> 6755 <br /> �4tESHov-`` <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #17-3912. 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 Properties are located in the LR-1B Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning <br /> District. <br /> 3. Parcel A will have 1.01 dry acres in area and a defined lot widths of 144 feet at the OHWL <br /> and 130 feet at the 75 foot setback. <br /> 4. Parcel B will have 1.28 dry acres in area and a defined lot widths of 186 feet at the OHWL <br /> and 125 feet at the 75 foot setback. <br /> 5. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover for Parcel A and Parcel B is limited to 25% <br /> each according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. <br /> 6. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: <br /> a. Lot Width Variances for both parcels. <br /> 7. 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 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 . . . ." Two lots exist currently. The density is not proposed to <br /> increase. The size of the proposed parcels are consistent with the other properties in the <br /> neighborhood and comply with the City Code. The lot width variance would also be in <br /> harmony with the Ordinance. <br /> 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan." The requested variances allow the development and <br /> redevelopment of each of the single family lots. Single family lots with a residential use is <br /> consistent with the comprehensive plan. <br /> 2 <br />