Resolution 7543 Variance Site Plan 1449 Shoreline Dr

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, 4-0 CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 11L �� ` NO. 7543 kESHO (12) Incorporates efforts to conserve energy whenever practical. This criterion is met. VARIANCE ANALYSIS 1. "Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance . . . ." The variances requested for the construction of a parking area and fencing are necessary for the safety and circulation maneuverability supporting the permitted marina use in the B-2 district. This criterion is met. 2. "Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the , comprehensive plan." The proposed variances are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan emphasizes the protection of natural resources including our natural waterways. The Applicant has designed the improvements to allow for continued maintenance of the natural landscaped areas around the lakeshore; the fencing prevents further lakeward encroachments. as part of the proposed project, the Applicant will reestablish some of the green spaces removed during the County construction project for a staging area. 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 property owner in question proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, however, the proposed use is not permitted by the official controls. The property owner's use of the Property is somewhat limited due to its location almost entirely within the 75-foot setback from the lake. The new, western parking lot will have defined edging with the fencing which should improve pedestrian safety on the site. The area was disturbed for the years during and after the County's road/ bridge reconstruction project. The Applicant will reestablish green spaces and vegetation around the new parking lot improvement and near the lake. The proposed new parking area is reasonable and necessary for safety and accessibility supporting the permitted use on the site. This criterion is met. b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the landowner. The Applicant purchased the existing marina business on the Property. Arial images suggest there has been a similar marina business use operating at this location since the 1950s. The County used the location of the new 4