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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 1 8 7 above mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. 2. The Property is located in the RR -1A Zoning District. 3. The Property contains 1.2 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 123.77 feet. 4. The Property is exempt from hardcover restrictions according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. 5. Applicant has applied for the following variances: a. Side yard setback 6. In considering this application for variance, the Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area. ANALYSIS: 1. The variance is in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the Ordinance. The applicant is proposing to construct a new single family home on a residential lot which is consistent with the intent of the ordinance. The side yard setback variance request is reasonable considering buildable area of the property. 2. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The variances resulting in a permit for a new single family residence in a residential zone are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 3. The applicant establishes that there are practical difficulties. a. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the official controls; The applicant is proposing to use the property in a reasonable manner with the construction of a single family home. There is limited space to construct a conforming building on the site. b. There are circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner; The plight of the property owner is due to the existing substandard lot area and width, and c. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. The character of the neighborhood is not likely to be significantly altered by construction of the residence. 4. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Economic considerations have not been a factor in the variance approval determination. 5. Practical difficulties also include but are not limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems. Variances shall be granted for earth -sheltered construction as defined in