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SWAT CITY OF ORONO <br /> *114 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> No.7336 <br /> kFs H OR`` <br /> neighbors are in harmony with the Ordinance. The reductions in hardcover and are also <br /> in harmony with the Ordinance. <br /> 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan." The variances resulting in modifications to the existing home <br /> including volume and footprint expansions in a residential zone are consistent with the <br /> Comprehensive Plan. The applicant has identified necessary practical difficulties inherent <br /> to the land supporting their requests. The minimization of the structural massing of the <br /> new second story within the lake setbacks is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 3. "Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are <br /> practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. `Practical difficulties,' as used in <br /> connection with the granting of a variance, means that: <br /> a. The property owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, <br /> however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls. <br /> The existing principal structure is situated almost entirely within the lake and <br /> average lakeshore setbacks. The proposed expansion of the home lakeward of <br /> the average lakeshore setback and within the 75-foot lake setback is reasonable <br /> as the second story has been designed to minimize the lakeside massing. <br /> Additionally the variance reduce hardcover on the Property is consistent with the <br /> Comprehensive Plan. <br /> b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created <br /> by the landowner. <br /> The existing house was not constructed by the Applicants. They have a right to <br /> maintain or re-build the existing nonconforming home in-kind. The proposed home <br /> expansions have been designed to minimize impacts to the lake and to <br /> neighboring properties. Additionally, the nonconforming hardcover is proposed to <br /> be reduced; and <br /> c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." <br /> The proposed variances to expand the footprint and the volume of the home will <br /> not increase any nonconforming setback and will result in a reduction of hardcover. <br /> The proposal has been designed to fit within the character of the neighborhood. <br /> The home expansions and reduced hardcover are supported by practical difficulty <br /> and are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 3 <br />