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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. ________________________ 2 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 LR-1B Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. 3. The Property contains 0.26 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 50 feet. 4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. 5. Applicant has applied for a Rear / Street Setback Variance. 6. The proposed plans for the garage include a ½ bath with toilet and sink, a restrictive covenant for plumbing is required. 7. 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. “Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance . . . .” The garage setback on the street side is shown to be in keeping with the character of the neighborhood. The garage meets/exceeds side setbacks which helps to provide the necessary open space. There is no hardcover change from the existing condition and the variance is supported by the small/narrow lot challenges. 2. “Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan.” The scale and type of variance proposed to expand the upward volume of the detached garage within the rear setback while not impacting adjacent properties is consistent with the comprehensive plan. 3. “Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. ‘Practical difficulties,’ as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that: a. The property owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls.