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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7408 2 FINDINGS OF FACT: A1. 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. A2. The Property is located in the LR-1C Single Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. A3. The Property contains 0.28 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 52-feet. A4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. A5. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: a. Lot Width Variance b. Lot Area Variance c. Hardcover Variance A6. In considering this application for variances, the Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variances 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: B1. “Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance . . . .” The proposed variances are in harmony with the purpose of the Ordinance. The substandard lot has difficulties in its small size and width make development difficult. The challenges with Ivy Place’s narrow width requires guest parking to be accommodated on site resulting in the need for additional hardcover. B2. “Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan.” The variances requested in order to rebuild home on this nonconforming lot are consistent with the comprehensive plan.