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st0 CITY OF ORONO <br /> 0 <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> A ,5, <br /> ��� �� �. NO. 7400 <br /> EsH0 <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File#LA23-000039. The analysis contained within staff <br /> memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the above mentioned <br /> meetings,and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by <br /> reference. <br /> 2. The Property is located in the LR-1B One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. <br /> 3. The Property contains 15,509 square feet in area and has a defined lot width of 98 feet at the 75- <br /> foot lakeshore setback and a lot width of 98 feet at the OHWL. <br /> 4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25%according to the Stormwater Quality <br /> Overlay District. <br /> 5. Applicant has applied for the following variances: <br /> a. Lot Area <br /> b. Lot Width <br /> c. Hardcover <br /> d. Rear Yard Setback <br /> b. In considering this application for variances, the Council has considered the advice and <br /> recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variances upon the <br /> health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and <br /> air, danger of fire,risk to the public safety,and the effect on values of property in the surrounding <br /> area. <br /> ANALYSIS: <br /> 1. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent <br /> of the ordinance . . . ." The variances for the construction of a new single-family home on a <br /> substandard parcel are supported by practical difficulties.A portion of the existing home and deck <br /> extend beyond the average lakeshore setback and 75-foot lake setback. The proposed new home <br /> has been moved further back from the lake in order to meet the required lake setbacks.The existing <br /> conditions of the property are not compliant with the required hardcover maximum of 25%. The <br /> proposed project will reduce the hardcover from 28.5%to 27.2% and therefore will bring the lot <br /> closer to conformance. The existing home is currently nonconforming with the rear yard setback <br /> requirement of 30 feet. The applicant is requesting to maintain the existing 28.1' setback. The <br /> construction of a new home is in harmony with the general intent of the Ordinance due to the <br /> practical difficulties of the substandard lot size, substandard lot width, and existing conditions <br /> present. This criterion is met. <br /> 2 <br />