Resolution 7414 Variance 2245 French Lake

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p CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��`q �G: NO. 7414 kESHOI� meetings,and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. 2. The Property is located in the RR-1B One Family Rural Residential Zoning District. 3. The Property contains 110,178 square feet in area and has a defined lot width of 432 feet at the 75- foot lakeshore setback and a lot width of 416 feet at the OHWL. 4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25%according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. 5. Applicant has applied for the following variances: a. 150-foot lake setback b. Hardcover within the lake setback 6. 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: 1. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance . . . ." Much of the existing home is located within the 150-foot lake setback. Therefore, the current property has hardcover within the required lake setback as well. The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing home and construct a new,smaller home in a similar location. The new home will maintain the existing setback of 125 feet from the OHWL. The proposed patio will also maintain a similar location to the existing patio, with a slightly reduced setback due to the new patio being a different shape. The new patio will require some retaining walls within the lake setback. The placement of the new home on the lot is limited by the existing topography, tree coverage, and existing improvements. The applicant is preserving the existing septic system and is proposing to keep certain elements of the site including a detached garage and tennis court.The construction of a new home is in harmony with the general intent of the Ordinance due to the practical difficulties of the property's existing conditions. This criterion is met. 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan." The variances resulting in a new single-family home is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The applicant has identified necessary practical difficulties inherent to the land supporting their requests. The overall reduction in total hardcover and bringing much of the massing of the 2