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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THECITY COUNCIL 1 NO. 5 O 11. `The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort or morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of this chapter." Granting the requested variances will not adversely impact health, safety, comfort, or morals; nor will it be contrary to the intent of the Code. 12. "The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty." The size of the Property and the floodplain/topography create practical difficulties affecting the Property; the variances are necessary and do not merely serve as a convenience to the Owners. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ANALYSIS: On the basis of the application and the evidence submitted, the city must find that the proposed use at the proposed location is or will be: 1) Consistent with the community management plan; The proposed uses are consistent with the permitted uses for the Property, and are compliant with the zoning code and comprehensive plan. a. Plumbing within the accessory building: The bathroom within an accessory building is contemplated and permitted in the zoning code with the required protective covenants; and b. The proposed grading: The grading shown in order to elevate the home and portions of the property above the 1% annual chance floodplain is residential in nature and complies with the intent of the code. MCWD approvals are also required for the floodplain mitigation shown. 2) Compliant with the zoning code, including any conditions imposed on specific uses as required by article V, division 3 of the City Code; The detached garage where the bathroom will be located will be otherwise conforming in location, and height on the Property. The proposed grading is residential in nature which is consistent with the permitted uses for the Property. 3) Adequately served by police, fire, roads, and stormwater management; The proposed use will be adequately served by existing services and facilities. 4) Provided with an adequate water supply and sewage disposal system; This statement is true; the proposed detached garage with plumbing will be connected to City sewer and private well.