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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. 7313 <br /> <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br /> <br />FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> <br />1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File #LA22-000052. 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 LR-1C One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. <br /> <br />3. The Property contains 0.23 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 70 feet. <br /> <br />4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the Stormwater <br />Quality Overlay District. <br /> <br />5. Applicant has applied for the following variances: <br />a. Rear Setback Variance <br />b. Hardcover Variance <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 variances <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. “Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes <br />and intent of the ordinance . . . .” The requested setback variance to construct an attached <br />garage to the home 18.3 feet from the rear lot line is reasonable and results in an <br />improvement from the existing condition. The proposed hardcover level is the minimum <br />amount necessary to meet the applicant’s needs including a required back up turnaround. <br /> <br />2. “Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the <br />comprehensive plan.” The variances allowing the addition to the existing home in a <br />residential zone are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The setback variance <br />allowing the connection of the garage to the home including the upward volume <br />expansions will improve the safety along the roadway and improve the livability and <br />functionality of the house and is an improvement from the existing conditions. The level of <br />hardcover proposed including the required back up turnaround is consistent with the <br />comprehensive plan.