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