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CITY OF ORON -j"- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 6 52 9 lake setback variances allowing for the construction of the proposed second story improvements to the home; and to deny of the portion of the requested lake setback variance to allow further structural encroachments within the 75 foot setback; based on the following findings: a). The Property contains 7,265 square feet in area and has 52 feet in width at the OHWL and 53 feet in width at the 75 foot setback. b). The variance to allow construction of the second story addition on the Property which is substandard with respect to area and width will alleviate a practical difficulty inherent to the Property and was not created by the Applicants. c). The Applicants' proposal results in a minor decrease in hardcover from 49.7% to 4.93% where 25% is the maximum permitted for a Tier 1 property; the proposed structural coverage exceeds the permitted 1,500 square feet by 728 square feet. The Applicants' proposal reduces structural coverage by 25 square feet. d). The proposed setbacks do not exceed beyond the existing footprint and are not out of character with the neighborhood. e). The Applicants are proposing changes to the existing home which will eliminate the existing average lakeshore setback encroachment. f). The variance to construct a second story addition to the residence is in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the Ordinance. g). The variance to permit improvements to the existing residence in a residential district is consistent with the comprehensive plan. h). The Applicants have provided a survey reflecting the limited building envelope on the Property which is substandard lot area and lot width establishing that there are practical difficulties. i). The Applicants propose to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the official controls; j). The circumstances unique to the Property were not created by the landowners. k). Approximately half of the existing home footprint exists in a nonconforming location; construction of a second story in a permitted location is limited by the Page 2 of 5