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‘ILOAtp CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> y� G NO. 7 07 3 <br /> t�ICESHO <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. Average Lakeshore Setback for a new covered porch and altered roofline <br /> 6. In considering this application for variance, 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. The variance is in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the Ordinance. The <br /> proposed location of the home additions does not block lake views of the adjacent <br /> property owners, and therefore is harmonious with the intent of the Ordinance. <br /> 2. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The average lakeshore setback <br /> variance is consistent with the goals in the comprehensive plan to protect lake <br /> views. <br /> 3. The applicant establishes that there are practical difficulties. <br /> a. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not <br /> permitted by the official controls; The variance requests are residential in <br /> nature and are reasonable considering the current location of the home. <br /> b. There are circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner; The <br /> location of the structures on the property and configuration of the lot were <br /> not created by the property owner and <br /> c. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. The visual <br /> impacts resulting from the additions proposed within the average lakeshore <br /> setback will not alter the character of the neighborhood. Rather, the home <br /> will not impact views from the lake nor will it appear to be more visually <br /> obtrusive than the existing buildings on the property. <br /> Additionally City Code 78-123 provides additional parameters within which a variance may be <br /> granted as follows: <br /> 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Economic <br /> considerations have not been a factor in the variance approval determination. <br /> 5. Practical difficulties also include but are not limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight <br /> for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth-sheltered construction as <br /> 2 <br />