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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7247 2 FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #LA21-000069. The analysis contained within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the 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 One Family Lakeshore Zoning District. 3. The Property contains 0.52 acres in area and has a defined lot width of approximately 228 feet. 4. The Property is within Tier 2 and hardcover is limited to 30% according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. 5. Applicant has applied for the following variance: a. Front Yard Setback Variance 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. “Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance . . . .” The revised, proposed front setback variance reflecting a 10-foot setback from the front property line is in harmony with the purpose of the Ordinance as the existing one story home encroaches beyond the property line. The Applicants’ plan provides separation and minimization of massing when viewed from the street. 2. “Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan.” The proposed upward expansion of the home has been moved 10- feet away from the front lot line to provide separation and minimizes the massing within such a close proximity to the front property line; the residential improvement is consistent with the comprehensive plan.