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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 2- NO. 7403 44-Es Hoy . ANALYSIS: 1. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance . . . ." The subject property is uniquely shaped, substandard in area, and has no compliant building envelope. Much of the home is within the 75-foot lake setback and the average lakeshore setback.The proposed addition maintains the same lakeyard setback as the existing deck. The proposal also decreases the overall hardcover as applied. The proposed addition will be the same size and the same location as a current deck. These aspects of the application are in harmony with the Ordinance. This criterion is met. 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan." The variances resulting in the construction of a single-story addition in the similar footprint as an existing deck to a single-family home is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The plan reduces overall hardcover and maintains the same lake setback at the deck today.Additionally,the addition is a single story and is consistent with the existing home on an extremely substandard lot. This criterion is met. 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. The construction of an addition to the home is reasonable, and the proposed one-story addition in the same footprint as an existing deck is a reasonable request. The proposed addition will not impact the views of the lake enjoyed by the neighbor and the project will reduce the overall hardcover. This criterion is met. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The substandard lot size, unique lot shape, and location of the existing building on the property is unique to the property and not created by the property owner. This criterion is met. c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The proposed addition will not impact the lake views of neighboring properties and is modest in size. The proposed addition will not impact the character of the neighborhood. This criterion is met. 3