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p CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> NO. 7423 <br /> KEsHOt''� <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File#LA23-000053. 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 RR-1A One Family Rural Residential Zoning District. <br /> 3. The Property contains 4.85 acres. <br /> 4. Applicant has applied for the following variances: <br /> a. Front Yard Setback <br /> b. Side Yard Setback <br /> 5. 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 variance 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 to construct a 43 square foot front porch and expand the roof <br /> over two other entry ways is in harmony with the ordinance. The existing home is nonconforming <br /> as it relates to front and side yard setbacks and the proposed expansions do not protrude any closer <br /> to the property lines. The improvements are minimal and do not change the character of the home. <br /> This criterion is met. <br /> 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive <br /> plan." The variances to permit a reasonable front entry to the home and extend the roof over two <br /> other doors to the home is reasonable and consistent with the comprehensive plan.This criterion is <br /> met. <br /> 3. "Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical <br /> difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. `Practical difficulties,'as used in connection with <br /> 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 /> 2 <br />