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\WNp CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> a y, <br /> 1, <br /> CITY <br /> F <br /> `4 ESHOR-t <br /> 3. The Property contains 32,927 square feet in area and has a defined lot width of 130 feet at the 75- <br /> foot Lakeshore setback and a lot width of 130 feet at the OHWL. <br /> 4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25%according to the Stormwater Quality <br /> Overlay District. <br /> 5. Applicant has applied for the following variances: <br /> a. 75-foot Lake 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 variance 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 proposed variance is in harmony with the purpose of the Ordinance. <br /> The property includes difficulties in the location of the existing home and existing site conditions. <br /> The requested changes are minimal and do not expand the footprint or increase hardcover. This <br /> criterion has been met. <br /> 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive <br /> plan." The proposed variance to allow a remodel of an existing, nonconforming home without <br /> increasing hardcover is consistent with the comprehensive plan. This criterion is met. <br /> 3. "Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical <br /> difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. `Practical difficulties,'as used in connection with <br /> the granting of a variance,means that: <br /> a. The property owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, <br /> however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls. <br /> The request to permit a minor entryway modification within the 75-foot setback appears to <br /> be reasonable considering the location of the existing home. This criterion is met. <br /> b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the <br /> landowner. <br /> 2 <br />