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BOAT CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> y NO. 7169 <br /> F G <br /> t-l'ESHOv-t <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #LA20-000074. The analysis contained <br /> within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the <br /> above mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings <br /> are 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 0.35 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 75 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 variances: <br /> a. Average Lakeshore Setback Variance <br /> b. Hardcover 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 requested hardcover variance (with reductions) and <br /> average lakeshore setback variance are in harmony with the Ordinance as the adjacent <br /> neighbors have indicated their views of the lake will not be impacted by the improvements, <br /> and new hardcover will be offset by removals. <br /> 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan." Regarding the average lakeshore setback and hardcover level <br /> variances, the deck project in the residential zone are consistent with the Comprehensive <br /> 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 />