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�OAp CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> es <br /> A <br /> y NO. 7465 <br /> G� <br /> `4kEsHoR� <br /> 3. The Property contains 8,205 square feet in area and has a defined lot width of 49.8 feet. <br /> 4. The Property is within Tier 2 and hardcover is limited to 30%according to the Stormwater Quality <br /> Overlay District. <br /> 5. Applicant has applied for the following variances: <br /> a. Lot Area <br /> b. Lot Width <br /> c. Front Yard Setback <br /> d. Side Yard Setback <br /> 6. 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 variances 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 required for the construction of a new single-family home on <br /> a substandard parcel are supported by practical difficulties. The new home will connect to an <br /> existing detached garage on the property that is nonconforming.The existing structure is permitted <br /> to remain and be rebuilt per City Code. Making the existing footprint part of the primary building <br /> requires a front yard setback of 20 feet instead of the zoning districts requirement of 30 feet and a <br /> side yard setback of 2.4 feet when 7.5 feet is required.The existing detached garage is two stories <br /> and the proposal includes the expansion of this second story within the setbacks. The applicant has <br /> made efforts to pull the enclosed area away from the property lines to minimize impacts to <br /> neighbors, however the second story above the garage will be fully roofed. The third story has <br /> been pulled back to meet the required setbacks of the district. The construction of a new home is in <br /> harmony with the general intent of the Ordinance due to the practical difficulties of the substandard <br /> lot size, substandard lot width,and existing conditions present.This criterion is met. <br /> 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive <br /> plan."The variances resulting in a new single-family home is consistent with the Comprehensive <br /> Plan.The applicant has identified the necessary practical difficulties inherent to the land supporting <br /> their requests.This criterion is met. <br /> 2 <br />