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icLOATp CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> NO. 71 54 <br /> CAkfSHO' <br /> 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #LA20-000071. 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 RR-1A Zoning District. <br /> 3. The Property contains 1.2 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 123.77 feet. <br /> 4. The Property is exempt from hardcover restrictions according to the Stormwater Quality <br /> Overlay District. <br /> 5. Applicant has applied for the following variances: <br /> a. Side yard setback <br /> b. Lot area <br /> c. Lot width <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. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes <br /> and intent of the ordinance . . . ."The applicant is proposing to construct a new single <br /> family home on a residential lot which is consistent with the intent of the ordinance. <br /> The lot width and lot area variances are consistent with the general intent of the <br /> Ordinance. The side yard setback variance request is reasonable considering <br /> buildable area of the property. <br /> 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan." The variances resulting in a permit for a new 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 /> a. The property owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, <br /> however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls. <br /> 2 <br />