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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />CITY OF ORONO <br />RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> <br />NO. ________________________ <br /> <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br /> <br />FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> <br />1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #LA21-000020. 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 /> <br />2. The Property is located in the RR-1A Zoning District. <br /> <br />3. The Property contains 0.64 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 73’ feet. <br /> <br />4. The Property is within the ”exempt” tier according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay <br />District. <br /> <br />5. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: <br />a. Front yard setback <br />b. Side yard setbacks <br />c. Lot area <br />d. Lot width <br /> <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 /> <br />ANALYSIS: <br /> <br />1. “The variance is in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the Ordinance. The applicant <br />is proposing to construct a new single family home on a residential lot which is consistent with <br />the intent of the ordinance. The lot width and lot area variances are necessary to improve this <br />existing substandard lot. The side yard and front yard setback variance request is reasonable <br />considering buildable area of the property. <br />2. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The variances resulting in a permit for a <br />new single family residence in a residential zone are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. <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 permitted <br />by the official controls; The applicant is proposing to use the property in a reasonable