Resolution 7479 driveway variance 3339 crystal bay rd

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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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 an addition to an existing home on a substandard parcel are supported by practical difficulties. The existing home is currently bisected by the 75400t lake setback, average lakeshore setback, and rear yard setback. The property is also over the allowable hardcover. The proposal includes an addition of a garage bay, second floor living space and an expanded driveway to serve the addition. A parking pad will be removed as part of the project. The increase in hardcover, 42.12% of the lot, is necessary to increase the usability and livability of the existing home and is consistent with the neighborhood. The construction of the addition 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 an addition to an existing 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. 3. "Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. `Practical difficulties,' as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that: a. The pr•oper•ty owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls. The construction of an addition to an existing home is a reasonable use of the property. The proposed addition is minimal and provides the homeowner with additional parking space and storage which is currently lacking. This criterion is met. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The lot is substandard in area and width and includes the right -of --way of Crystal Bay Road. The applicant is proposing to construct a small addition that will expand the garage and provide needed storage. The small lot size, substandard width, and existing improvements, such as Crystal Bay Road, are not the result of the current property owner's actions; and a The variance, ifgranted, will not alter the essential character of the locality." The proposed variances resulting in the construction of an addition are supported by practical difficulties and will not alter the character of the area. The neighborhood along Crystal Bay Road is redeveloping and many of the properties require variances. The proposed home is in line with the neighboring homes along the street and requesting a 3