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sL0Ar0 CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> j ��; NO. 7464 <br /> '9'ESHO <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT: <br /> Al. The analysis contained within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid <br /> memos, all minutes from the above-mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials <br /> distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. <br /> A2. The Property is located in the LR-1A, One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. <br /> A3. The Property is 0.75 acre in area and has a defined lot width of 130 feet. <br /> A4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the <br /> Stormwater Quality Overlay District. <br /> A5. The applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: <br /> a. Lake Setback Variance <br /> b. Average Lakeshore Setback Variance <br /> c. Tier 1 Hardcover Variance <br /> d. Hardcover within 75-foot setback Variance <br /> A6. In considering this application for variance, the Council has considered the advice and <br /> recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variance <br /> upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic <br /> conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values <br /> of property in the surrounding area. <br /> ANALYSIS: <br /> B1."Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes <br /> and intent of the ordinance . . . ." The proposed variance is in harmony with the purpose <br /> of the Ordinance. The Property includes difficulties in its shape and in the location of the <br /> existing home. The project will reduce the overall hardcover and the addition will be <br /> cantilevered allowing more infiltration near the lake. The average lakeshore setback <br /> variance requested is minimal and will not further impact views of the lake for adjacent <br /> properties. <br /> B2."Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan." The proposed variances to construct a small addition to the home <br /> and the overall reduction in hardcover on the Property are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan. <br /> 2 <br />