Resolution 7587 Variance Open Porch 2625 North Shore Dr

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sILOtVO CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL �� NO. 7587 `1xESH04c" FINDINGS OF FACT: Al. The analysis contained within staff memos and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from the above-mentioned meetings, and all other materials distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. A2. The Property is in the LR-1A, One Family Lakeshore Residential Zoning District. A3. The Property contains 1.9 acres in area and has a defined lot width of 267 feet at the OHWL and 258 feet at the 75-foot setback. A4. The Property is within Tier 1 and hardcover is limited to 25% according to the Stormwater Quality Overlay District. A5. Applicant has applied for the following variance[s]: a. 75-foot lake setback Variance b. Hardcover Variance within the 75-foot setback A6. In considering this application for variances, the Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variances upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area. ANALYSIS: B1."Variances shall only be permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance . . . ." The proposed addition to the home is reasonable and results in a minimal setback encroachment. The variances are in harmony with the intent of the Ordinance. B2."Variances shall only be permitted . . . when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan." The requested variances are in line with the residential goals outlined within the comprehensive plan. B3."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: 3