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SWAT CITY OF ORONO <br /> ilL <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> Ft4. <br /> NO. 7476 <br /> `4/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 all other materials <br /> distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. <br /> A2. The Property is located in the RS Seasonal Recreation Zoning District. <br /> A3. The Property contains 23,823 square feet or 0.54 acres in area and has a defined lot <br /> width of 102 feet at the OHWL and 100.69 feet at the 75-foot setback. <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 Applicants have applied for the following variances: <br /> a. Side Yard Setback Variance <br /> b. Crowding Principal Building Variance <br /> A6. 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 <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 Applicants are proposing to construct a new <br /> seasonal cabin on their Big Island property, which is consistent with the intent of the <br /> ordinance. The side yard setback variances requested are reasonable considering the <br /> lot size and the amount of open space provided on the property and the neighboring <br /> properties and are consistent with the immediate neighborhood. The variance to reduce <br /> the required 10-foot separation between buildings to 8.7 feet will not conflict with the <br /> intent of the ordinance. <br /> B2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan." The variances for a new seasonal cabin which is consistent with <br /> the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 2 <br />