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VLONU CITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> 1frs� <br /> NO. 7527 <br /> 4kESHO � <br /> above-mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at these meetings <br /> are hereby incorporated by reference. <br /> 2. The Property is located in the LR-1 B One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. <br /> 3. The Property contains 49,617 square feet in area and has an irregular lot shape with a <br /> defined lot width of 67 feet at the 75-foot lakeshore setback and a lot width of 183 feet at <br /> the OHWL. <br /> 4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25 % according to the Stormwater <br /> Quality Overlay District. <br /> 5. Applicant has applied for the following variances: <br /> a. 75-foot lakeshore setback <br /> b. Hardcover within the 75-foot lakeshore 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 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 /> 1. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes <br /> and intent of the ordinance . . . ."The variances requested for the construction of a grade- <br /> , level deck in an area where hardcover is not permitted resulting in a hardcover reduction <br /> within the 75-foot lakeyard is in harmony with the intended purpose of the ordinance. This <br /> criterion is met. <br /> 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan."The proposed variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> The Comprehensive Plan emphasizes the protection of natural resources including our <br /> natural waterways. The proposed project will reduce the hardcover and setback <br /> encroachments within the 75-foot lakeshore setback, bringing the property closer to <br /> zoning conformance. This criterion is met. <br /> 3. "Variances may be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are <br /> practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. `Practical difficulties,' as used in <br /> connection with the granting of a variance, means that: <br /> 2 <br />