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st0 CITY OF ORONO0 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL A 5, NO. 7400 EsH0 FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. This application was reviewed as Zoning File#LA23-000039. 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. 2. The Property is located in the LR-1B One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. 3. The Property contains 15,509 square feet in area and has a defined lot width of 98 feet at the 75- foot lakeshore setback and a lot width of 98 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. Lot Area b. Lot Width c. Hardcover d. Rear Yard Setback b. 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 . . . ." The variances for the construction of a new single-family home on a substandard parcel are supported by practical difficulties.A portion of the existing home and deck extend beyond the average lakeshore setback and 75-foot lake setback. The proposed new home has been moved further back from the lake in order to meet the required lake setbacks.The existing conditions of the property are not compliant with the required hardcover maximum of 25%. The proposed project will reduce the hardcover from 28.5%to 27.2% and therefore will bring the lot closer to conformance. The existing home is currently nonconforming with the rear yard setback requirement of 30 feet. The applicant is requesting to maintain the existing 28.1' setback. The construction of a new home is in harmony with the general intent of the Ordinance due to the practical difficulties of the substandard lot size, substandard lot width, and existing conditions present. This criterion is met. 2